Peppermint Syrup

Name: Peppermint Syrup
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 1 (6-in.) peppermint candy cane, crushed

This sweet, minty syrup adds brightness to coffee, tea, and cocktails. Use it to make our Copycat Peppermint Mocha, or package in an air-tight jar for a deliciously creative holiday gift.

By Robby Melvin

Recipe by MyRecipes

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Credit: Daniel Agee; Food Styling: Blakeslee Giles; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe Summary

active:

5 mins

total:

45 mins

Yield:

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 (6-in.) peppermint candy cane, crushed

Directions

Step 1
Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan over high. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool 30 minutes. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into an airtight container; discard solids. Use immediately, or cover and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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