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Peppermint Syrup

Nov 23, 2022 · Modified: Mar 11, 2023 by Lauren Pacek · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This Peppermint Syrup is the perfect addition to all of your winter beverages. It's sweet, minty, and so easy to make. It's great when added to coffee, lattes, teas, and other desserts.

Looking for more flavored syrup recipes? My Gingerbread Syrup is warmly spiced and flavorful. Pumpkin Spice Syrup is full of warm Fall spices and real pumpkin!

small jar of peppermint syrup
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  • 🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • 💭 What is Peppermint Syrup?
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 How do you make Peppermint Syrup?
  • 🔗 Other flavored syrup recipes
  • ❓ FAQs/Tips and tricks
  • 🖤 Share your creations and follow me on social media
  • ✨ Recipe
  • 📌 Pin this recipe for later

🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • It's very easy to make. Can you simmer some water? Then you can definitely make this syrup!
  • It only requires three ingredients. Just three! And one of those is water.
  • It is very versatile. This syrup can be used in coffee, tea, mocktails, cocktails, over ice cream, you name it!

💭 What is Peppermint Syrup?

Peppermint Syrup is just plain simple syrup that has been flavored with peppermint extract.

📝 Ingredients

You only need THREE ingredients to make this homemade peppermint syrup.

ingredients for peppermint syrup
  • Water: Plain tap (or filtered) water will do.
  • Sugar: Use white granulated sugar for this recipe.
  • Peppermint extract: Pick up a bottle of peppermint extract in the baking aisle of the grocery store.

👩🏻‍🍳 How do you make Peppermint Syrup?

It's very easy to whip up some peppermint syrup. Start by combining water and sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Whisk everything occasionally to ensure that the sugar dissolves fully into the water.

Once the sugar has dissolved and a syrup has formed, add the peppermint extract and give everything another whisk.

Now all you need to do is let the syrup cool down before stashing it in an airtight container in the fridge! If you want to extend the shelf life of this syrup a bit, add about half an ounce of plain vodka to the syrup.

🔗 Other flavored syrup recipes

If you're looking for more flavored simple syrup recipes (I know I can never have enough), look no further! Check out the photos and links below for more ideas.

  • jar of rosemary simple syrup, lid removed and to the side
    Rosemary Simple Syrup
  • small bottle of watermelon syrup on a pink background
    Watermelon Syrup
  • small glass jar full of cinnamon dolce syrup
    Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
  • homemade grenadine syrup being poured into a small glass bottle
    Grenadine Syrup
  • Mint Simple Syrup from A Nerd Cooks (similar to this syrup, but uses fresh mint)
  • Pumpkin Spice Syrup from A Nerd Cooks
  • Hibiscus Syrup from Mitten Girl
  • Demerara Syrup from A Nerd Cooks
  • Banana Syrup from The Littlest Crumb
  • Gingerbread Syrup from A Nerd Cooks
a small jar of peppermint syrup, with a small candy cane hanging off of the lip

❓ FAQs/Tips and tricks

Does simple syrup go bad?

Yes, it will eventually go bad. It should last approximately a week or two in the fridge if stored in an airtight container.

How long does simple syrup last?

This syrup should last approximately a week or two if stored in an airtight container in the fridge. You can prolong the shelf life a little bit by adding about half an ounce of plain vodka to the syrup.

Does simple syrup need to be refrigerated?

Yes, it needs to be refrigerated. Make sure to store it in the fridge in an airtight container.

Will this taste like Starbucks Peppermint Syrup?

Yes!

How should I use this peppermint syrup?

It would make a lovely addition to my Iced Peppermint Mocha or Peppermint Hot Chocolate!

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✨ Recipe

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Peppermint Syrup

Lauren Pacek
This Peppermint Syrup is the perfect addition to all of your winter beverages. It's sweet, minty, and so easy to make.
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Prep Time 0 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Additional Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Syrups
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 68 kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wet measuring cups
  • Dry measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Glass bottles for storage

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon peppermint extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine the water and sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for a few minutes.
  • Add the peppermint extract, then turn the heat off.
  • Allow the syrup to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • You can extend the shelf life of this syrup a bit by adding about ½ an ounce of plain vodka to the syrup

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 17gSodium: 1mgSugar: 17g

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

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More Flavored Syrup Recipes

  • a jar of gingerbread syrup with twinkle lights behind it
    Gingerbread Syrup
  • a small bottle of mint simple syrup
    Mint Simple Syrup
  • a small swing top bottle full of pumpkin spice syrup
    Pumpkin Spice Syrup
  • a small jar of irish cream syrup
    Irish Cream Syrup

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