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Peppermint Simple Syrup

theurbanhomemakermama
This peppermint simple syrup is made using just 3 ingredients, and is amazing in everything from cocktails to coffee!
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Cook Time 3 minutes
Course Syrup
Cuisine American
Servings 10 oz
Calories 77 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water 240ml
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract

Instructions
 

  • Pour 1 cup of water into a small saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat until the water just starts to boil. Add in 1 cup of granulated sugar at this point and stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved. This should only take about 15 seconds! The mixture should look clear.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp of peppermint extract. Waiting to add the extract until you've removed that pan from heat will prevent it from evaporating and losing some of its flavor. I find 1 tsp of peppermint extract is the perfect amount for my palette, but if you like a less strong peppermint flavor I recommend adding 1/2 tsp.
  • Pour into a separate container and cool to room temperature. I like to keep my simple syrup in glass containers or mason jars for easy storage.
  • If you're making this in advance, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. 

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Notes

This recipe makes about 10 oz. or 1 1/4 cups of peppermint simple syrup. This recipe can be halved, quartered, or doubled if need.
Peppermint Exact - Any peppermint extract will work, but I recommend using good quality extract because it has a huge impact of the flavor of this syrup. Make sure you don't use peppermint oil or peppermint "flavor."
 

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal
Keyword peppermint, SImple Syrup, syrup
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