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homemade peppermint syrup in mason jar

Simple Homemade Peppermint Syrup

Use this easy peppermint syrup recipe to make your favorite peppermint flavored drinks.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp peppermint syrup

Equipment

  • 1 mason jar or other glass bottle with lid
  • small saucepan
  • spoon
  • measuring spoons/cups

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Add in the peppermint extract. Allow to simmer another couple of minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
  4. Remove from heat. Allow to cool and transfer to glass storage container.

Notes

*Add as much or as little syrup as you like to your brewed drinks. 
*Store in the fridge for 5 days. Shake syrup before each use.
*I use organic cane sugar in my syrup, but any granulated sugar should work.
*As a sugar free peppermint syrup option, you could try granulated monk fruit.