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This easy Mint Simple Syrup is so fresh and minty and ridiculously easy to make! As much as I hate to say it, fall is here and with it soon will come the cold, frosty temperatures that are going to freeze the garden. Boo! Oh well, it is the perfect excuse to use up some of the mint in this Mint Simple Syrup so that it can be enjoyed in so many different ways!

A jar of mint simple syrup sitting on a wooden counter.

How to Make Mint Simple Syrup

Collect or purchase fresh mint. You will need a large bunch, or about 1-2 cups of leaves.

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and then add the sugar. Stir it until the sugar has dissolved. Then add your mint leaves and let them steep in the sugar water until it has cooled.

Strain the simple syrup into a jar. It can keep in the fridge for a month or so!

Strainer straining mint simple syrup into jar.

For more unique simple syrup ideas, check out these recipes for Lavender Simple Syrup, Easiest Ever Ginger Simple Syrup, or a thyme simple syrup used in this Thyme and Grapefruit Cocktail!

jar of mint simple syrup sitting in the sun.

What Can you do with Mint Simple Syrup?

The first use that came to mind when I created this Mint Simple Syrup recipe, was a classic Mint Julep. A super simple cocktail, the Mint Julep is traditionally made with Bourbon, a sugar cube and muddled mint leaves. Muddling the mint releases its oils adds a minty freshness and the sugar cube softens the sharp edge of the bourbon.

This is so refreshing and of course the traditional cocktail of the Kentucky Derby. My one complaint, however, is that I don't care for muddled herbs in my drinks. Do you? Is that weird? I don't know, but (and I don't want to offend!) this alternative using this Mint Simple Syrup instead of the sugar cube and muddled mint is a nice improvement. Yep! I said what I said! Hehe. Add a fresh mint garnish, and, if you ask me, it's the perfect Mint Julep! Let me know (gently, please!) if you agree or disagree. 😉

Mint Tea

I traveled to Morocco after college and was surprised and delighted by so many things that I experienced there. One thing that really stood out for me was the fact that we were greeted in every place that we went (hotels, restaurants, even the carpet factories!) with a glass of sweet Mint Tea. Ohhhhhh my wow. It was SO good.

I tried SO hard to replicate it for years using mint tea and lots of sugar or honey, but it was never the same. It's so hard to replicate food memories, but I feel like using a heavy handed dose of this Mint Simple Syrup in Chamomile tea (I am talking equal parts tea and Mint Simple Syrup), is the closest I have gotten to what I had in Morocco. It is warm and sweet and minty and almost brings me back to Morocco. I highly recommend giving it a shot.

Delicious Mint Sauce...

Growing up, my special birthday dinner request was lamb. I don't know if it is because I am a spring baby and lamb is a springtime dish, but my Mom always made me a roasted lamb birthday dinner. She would make me a lamb birthday cake too, so her theme game was strong!! 😉 For my first couple decades of life, I didn't know there was any other way to eat lamb besides roasted with Mint Jelly. However.

This Mint Simple Syrup is SO good warmed and drizzled over the sliced lamb, as a mint sauce. Or...add a little to this Mint Pesto for a sweet, minty pesto. Yum Yum. YUM.

Cozy Mint Hot Drinks...

Another warm and festive way to use this Minty syrup is in your coffee or hot chocolate. Add it to a mocha, or cup of hot chocolate, and garnish it with a candy cane or peppermint stick and maybe even a bit of fluffy whipped cream. It will add a subtle minty sweetness that no little or big kid can resist!

More Delicious Recipes

Lavender Simple Syrup- A lightly sweet and floral addition to everything from tea and coffee, to a gin and tonic or lemonade!
Ground Lamb Lollipops with Mint Sauce- Delicious, light and minty glazed meatball appetizer!
Pistachio Mint Pesto- This pesto is a yummy addition to pizzas, pastas, roasted veggies, and even strawberry shortcake!
Short Rib Fettuccine- Rich, decadent, delicious!
Rigatoni with Creamy Mushroom Marsala- An easy dish that your guests will love!

If you make this Mint Simple Syrup, I would love to hear from you in the comments below! How did you use it? I would love to know! Thank you and Enjoy!

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Mollie