Best 6 Mint Syrup For Tea Recipes

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Mint syrup is a refreshing and flavorful addition to iced tea, cocktails, and other beverages. It's also a great way to use up fresh mint from your garden. Making mint syrup at home is easy, and only requires a few simple ingredients. The most important ingredient is fresh mint leaves. You can use any type of mint, but spearmint and peppermint are the most common. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best mint syrup for your tea, along with some helpful tips and tricks to ensure your syrup turns out perfectly.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MINT SIMPLE SYRUP



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Fresh mint leaves are steeped with sugar and water to create a minty fresh sweet syrup to add a refreshing lift to cocktails, mocktails, pastry glazes, and frozen desserts. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Provided by foodelicious

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Syrup Recipes

Time 41m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 cup fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove mint leaves; let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 25 g

MINT TEA SYRUP



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I make regular iced tea, and use this to add to it. Using a squeeze bottle makes it more convient to add to an individual glass of tea. From Chef Bobo's Good Food Cookbook, by Robert Surles.

Provided by WiteShadow

Categories     Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 bunch of fresh mint
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Bring all items to boil.
  • Stir in sugar.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let steep for 30 minutes.
  • Strain syrup.
  • Transfer to squeeze bottle and chill.

FRESH MINT SYRUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

3/4 cup sugar
1 large bunch fresh mint (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Stir together the sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the sugar completely dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Use your hands to tear the bunch of mint in half and add it to the saucepan. Using a spoon, press down the mint to make sure that it is completely submerged. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature in the saucepan, about 1 hour. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. Use the back of a spoon to press down on the mint to extract as much flavor as possible. The syrup can be used immediately and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

MINT SIMPLE SYRUP



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See how to turn sugar and mint leaves into a delicious, perfectly drizzle-able mint simple syrup to use with cocktails, desserts, juices, and more.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Sauce

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water and sugar just to a boil, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Add the mint leaves.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, without stirring, until the syrup is slightly reduced and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the syrup to a small metal bowl and let stand to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Discard the mint leaves. You can use the syrup immediately, or let it cool to room temperature. Store in a covered glass jar in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 0 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MINT SIMPLE SYRUP FOR SWEET TEA



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Mint syrup adds flavor to our Southern-style iced Sweet Tea.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup sugar
6 sprigs fresh mint, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Stir in mint. Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes. Pour through a fine sieve into an airtight container; discard mint. Let cool completely. Syrup can be refrigerated up to 1 month. Serve with additional mint sprigs, if desired.

MINT SYRUP FOR TEA



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This syrup is a wonderful sweetener for summertime iced teas. Can be used in hot teas as well. It calls for a lot of sugar, but once prepared, you can use as much or as little as you like. From emerils.com. The amount of servings is a guess.

Provided by WildFamily

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 cups, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup fresh mint leaves, packed

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, combine sugar and water.
  • Over medium-low heat, bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • While syrup is heating, rinse mint leaves under water to eliminate dirt.
  • Once sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and add mint leaves, making sure they are submerged.
  • Cool 1 hour.
  • Strain.
  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate; will keep for 3-4 weeks.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh mint leaves: Fresh mint leaves provide the best flavor for your syrup. Look for leaves that are bright green and free of blemishes.
  • Use a variety of mint: There are many different types of mint, each with its own unique flavor. Experiment with different types to find the one you like best.
  • Use filtered or spring water: Tap water can contain impurities that can affect the flavor of your syrup. If you can, use filtered or spring water.
  • Simmer, don't boil: When making your syrup, simmer it over low heat. Boiling the syrup can cause the mint leaves to lose their flavor.
  • Let it cool completely: Once your syrup is made, let it cool completely before using it. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Mint syrup is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of drinks and desserts. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With these tips, you can make a delicious mint syrup that you'll enjoy for years to come.

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