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Mint Syrup (Sirop de Menthe)

French · Drink

A classic French-style mint syrup, deeply aromatic and refreshing. Perfect for mixing with water, soda, or in cocktails.

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40 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Servings20 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Thoroughly wash the fresh mint leaves

    Thoroughly wash the fresh mint leaves in cold water and pat them dry.

  2. Combine the sugar and water

    In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.

    5 min

  3. Add the mint leaves and the lemon juice

    Once the syrup is boiling (100°C/212°F), add the mint leaves and the lemon juice. Submerge the leaves completely using a spoon.

    1 min

  4. Remove the pan from the heat

    Remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid, and let it steep for at least 20-30 minutes, or until the syrup has cooled to room temperature.

    20 min

  5. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth

    Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean glass bottle. Squeeze the mint leaves to extract all the flavor.

A little kitchen wisdom

Use the freshest mint possible for the best color and flavor. This syrup is much more potent and less neon-green than store-bought versions.

What you'll need

Medium saucepanFine-mesh sieveGlass bottleSpoon
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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

This syrup should be made at least 1 hour before serving to allow for cooling.

Store & enjoy

Store in a sterilized glass bottle in the refrigerator. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Mint Syrup (Sirop de Menthe)
Step 1 of 5

Thoroughly wash the fresh mint leaves

Thoroughly wash the fresh mint leaves in cold water and pat them dry.