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Mint Recipes

20 Easy Mint Recipes

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Recipe Roundup
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 c water
  • 1/3 c sugar
  • 1 fresh mint sprig
  • 3 tbsps lemon juice
  • 3 tbsps orange juice
  • 1 tsp grated orange zest
  • 1-3/4 c cold water
  • Crushed ice

Instructions
 

  • Bring the sugar and water to boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat, then cover the mixture and allow it to simmer for a few minutes. Then, take it off the heat and add in the lemon juice, mint, orange juice, and orange zest. Put something over the top and leave it alone for an hour.
  • Strain the mixture. Get rid of the excess mint and zest. Stir in the water and the ice, then put the garnish on top.