Mint Simple Syrup Two Ways
This easy homemade mint simple syrup makes for two deliciously refreshing drinks!
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
For the Mint Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup coconut sugar or white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
For a Mint Iced Coffee:
- 4 ounces cold brew concentrate
- 3 ounces water
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk for dairy free
- 1 tablespoon mint simple syrup
- Fresh mint sprig for garnish
For a Texas Iced Tea:
- 6 ounces unsweetened iced tea
- 2 ounces sparkling water
- 1 1/2 ounces dark rum or bourbon
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon mint simple syrup
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
For the Mint Simple Syrup:
- Add the water, sugar, and mint to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then whisk to combine and reduce heat to medium. Let cook for 3 minutes until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Strain the mint leaves out of the mixture then store in the refrigerator and cool.
For Mint Iced Coffee:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass filled with crushed ice and stir until fully combined.
For Texas Iced Tea:
- Add the iced tea, rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker and shake to fully incorporate the simple syrup.
- Pour over crushed ice and top with sparkling water, then stir, garnish with lime and mint leaves, and serve!
Notes
This makes 1 1 /2 cups of simple syrup you can keep in the fridge. Nutrition information is for the syrup only, not the prepared drinks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.005g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.02mg