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Preparation
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
On hot and sultry days, it would be wonderful to have a refreshing drink right next to you to cool off. Today, TasteVN will introduce you to a simple yet delicious way to make mint syrup. Let’s get cooking together!
Ingredients for Mint Syrup Serves 4 people
Mint 1 bunch (about 100g) Filtered water 720 ml Granulated sugar 720 g
How to choose fresh mint leaves
- Choose wide mint leaves, fresh leaves with a dark green color, and fine hairs on both sides of the leaves. When gently squeezed, they should release a characteristic aroma.
- Avoid buying mint that shows signs of pest damage, burned leaves, or decayed stems; leaves should not be bruised or wilted.
- There are two popular types of mint: European mint and Southern mint. You can use both types to make mint syrup. However, European mint will have a stronger aroma than Southern mint.
- Additionally, you need to clearly distinguish between mint and spearmint to avoid confusion.
See details: How to distinguish between mint and spearmint
How to Make Mint Syrup
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Prepare the Mint
When you buy mint, wash it thoroughly with water and separate the leaves into a bowl.
Note:
- When washing the mint, do not handle it too roughly as it can cause the essential oils in the leaves to escape, making the syrup not fragrant when cooked.
- If using the mint stems to cook the syrup, it may cause the syrup to become bitter and not tasty.
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Cook the Sugar Water
Add 720ml of filtered water along with 720g of granulated sugar into a pot and place it on the stove. Boil the sugar water over medium heat, stirring well until the sugar is completely dissolved. When the mixture boils for about 15 minutes, turn off the heat.
Tip:
- You can use rock sugar to cook the syrup for a milder sweetness.
- Boiling the sugar water will help the syrup be preserved longer.
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Soaking mint
When the syrup is still hot, add the mint leaves and stir well to submerge the mint in the syrup. Cover and let it steep overnight at room temperature, then remove the mint leaves.
Tip: Depending on your taste, you can adjust the amount of mint leaves and sugar added to achieve the desired flavor.
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Final product
Pour the mint syrup into a jar and it’s ready to serve. The sweet syrup combined with the intoxicating aroma of fresh mint when served with some ice on a hot sunny day will surely satisfy any thirst.
Effects of peppermint
- Peppermint is an herb widely used in medicine and cooking. With its characteristic strong aroma, peppermint is also a key flavoring in candy making.
- The leaves of peppermint contain many beneficial substances for users’ health, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and powerful antioxidants. Some typical effects of peppermint include helping to reduce cough, treating colds, curing digestive issues, and supporting brain function,…
- However, you should not abuse peppermint. Continuous and frequent use of peppermint, especially peppermint essential oil, can negatively affect the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. Therefore, you should consult a doctor before use.
See details: Effects of peppermint leaves
How to store mint syrup
- Storing mint syrup in a glass jar with a lid and placing it in the refrigerator refrigerator will help keep the syrup delicious for about 1 month.
- Ensure the container is really clean by rinsing it with water and then briefly blanching it in boiling water to sterilize.
- When pouring syrup for use, you should use a clean wooden spoon to make it easier to scoop out the syrup and store it better.
- You should adjust the amount of ingredients so that the final product is enough for the family.
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With the recipe for mint syrup that is delicious and attractive, I hope you have added a new drink to treat your family during hot days. Wishing you success!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Cottagecore Cooking.
