Peppermint Simple Syrup
Here’s how to make homemade Peppermint Simple Syrup using peppermint candies or candy canes. It’s an easy recipe that uses just a few common ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. This sweet, minty syrup is a delicious way to add festive flavor to coffee, tea, cocktails, mocktails, and desserts.
Servings 20 tablespoons
Calories 17kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup peppermint candies or broken candy canes
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add the water and peppermint candies to a small saucepan. Heat over low to medium-low heat until the candies have dissolved, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. If you have any candy solids, strain them from the syrup. Syrup can be used hot, or let cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
This recipe can be doubled or halved as desired. Use the calculator or the servings slider on the recipe to do the calculations for you. Or, just use 1 part candies to 2 parts water.
The recipe makes about 1 & 1/4 cups of syrup, or 20 tablespoons worth.
Peppermint latte: 2 tablespoons peppermint simple syrup (more or less to taste), 1 cup strong brewed coffee, 1/3 cup milk of choice. Serve hot or over ice. Top with whipped cream or cold foam for a luscious divine experience.
Want a peppermint mocha? Simply add some chocolate syrup.
I love mixing a tablespoon or 2 with club soda or sparkling water for a simple festive bubbly drink.
Store this simple syrup in an airtight container like a glass mason jar with a tight-fitting lid the fridge for up to one month.
Simple syrup can be frozen into ice cubes in an ice cube tray, then store the cubes in a freezer safe zip top bag.
Nutrition
Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 0.4mg
