How to Make Peppermint Coffee Syrup

All it takes is three simple ingredients to make your own homemade peppermint coffee syrup that will add a little festive cheer to your morning cup of coffee or even hot chocolate!

Making homemade peppermint simple syrup is so easy and super cost effective compared to store-bought peppermint syrups. It’s as simple as combining sugar with water and adding a little peppermint extract. It’s great for making homemade peppermint mochas from scratch, peppermint hot chocolate and so much more during the holiday season.

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FAQs

What is peppermint simple syrup?

Simple syrup is simply a mixture of equal parts water and sugar, where the sugar has fully dissolved into the water. It’s used to sweeten drinks like coffees, teas, cocktails, hot chocolate and more. What’s great about a simple syrup is that it’s virtually flavorless, which means it can be flavored any way you please, including with a delicious peppermint extract, making a from-scratch homemade peppermint simple syrup.

How do you use peppermint simple syrup?

As mentioned before, you can use peppermint simple syrup for your coffee, hot chocolates and holiday cocktails. You can also use it to add moisture in between the layers of cakes and other desserts. For drinks like a peppermint mocha coffee, use about 1 tbs of peppermint coffee syrup, or more if desired, and some homemade chocolate sauce, paired with your favorite coffee and boom, you’ve got a homemade peppermint mocha that’s absolutely delicious and a fraction of the cost of one from the coffee shop.

How do you store peppermint coffee syrup?

Store your peppermint coffee syrup in an airtight glass jar or container in the refrigerator for up to a month!

Ingredients

Granulated Sugar: I like to use cane sugar for this recipe, but any granulated sugar will work.

Water: I prefer to use filtered water in my recipes for many reasons, including the reduction in fluoride, chlorine and other contaminants. It also helps the peppermint syrup stay fresher, longer.

Peppermint Extract: Make sure to use peppermint extract and not mint extract in this recipe. Mint extract is a combination of spearmint and peppermint, so it will alter the taste of the end result if used.

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HOW TO MAKE PEPPERMINT COFFEE SYRUP

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Medium saucepan
• Whisk
• Airtight storage container

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup filtered water
• 1 tsp peppermint extract

DIRECTIONS

Add filtered water the a small saucepan, then place the saucepan on the stovetop and heat the water over medium heat until it almost comes to a boil.

Whisk in the sugar until it’s completely dissolved.

Remove the simple syrup from the heat and whisk in the peppermint extract.

Allow the homemade peppermint coffee syrup to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container, like a mason jar with a lid, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Enjoy your homemade peppermint simple syrup in coffee, hot chocolate or some of your other favorite drinks.

NOTES

• Store this peppermint syrup in an airtight glass container for up to 1 month in the refrigerator
• Use 1 tbs (or more) in your favorite drinks like coffees, hot chocolates or cocktails.
• This tastes best with peppermint extract, but you can use mint extract, which is a combination of peppermint and spearmint.

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Homemade Peppermint Coffee Syrup

Yield: 1.5 cups

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 8 minutes

All it takes is three simple ingredients to make your own homemade peppermint coffee syrup that will add a little festive cheer to your morning cup of coffee or even hot chocolate!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water (filtered)
• 1 tsp peppermint extract

Instructions

1. Add filtered water the a small saucepan, then place the saucepan on the stovetop and heat the water over medium heat until it almost comes to a boil.
2. Whisk in the sugar until it's completely dissolved.
3. Remove the peppermint simple syrup from the heat and whisk in the peppermint extract.
4. Allow the homemade peppermint coffee syrup to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container, like a mason jar with a lid, and store in the refrigerator for up to1 month.
5. Enjoy your homemade peppermint simple syrup in coffee, hot chocolate or some of your other favorite drinks.

Notes

• Store this peppermint syrup in an airtight glass container for up to 1 month in the refrigerator
• Use 1 tsp (or more) in your favorite drinks like coffees, hot chocolates or cocktails.
• This tastes best with peppermint extract, but you can use mint extract, which is a combination of peppermint and spearmint.

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