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It’s my favorite time of year: Peppermint Mocha Season! I love all things peppermint this time of year, and what better way to celebrate the cooler weather and holiday spirit than with a Homemade Peppermint Syrup? This syrup recipe is only 3 ingredients, comes together in 10 minutes, and has the most refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for Peppermint Mochas, Peppermint Mocha Cream Cold Brews, and Peppermint Mocha Frappuccinos!

Let’s get into the ingredients.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Cane Sugar: I always use cane sugar for my homemade recipes, but you could absolutely use whatever sugar free substitute you prefer to make a lower sugar or completely sugar free Homemade Peppermint Syrup!

Water: Make sure to use purified water or drinking water for the best tasting Homemade Peppermint Syrup.

Peppermint Extract: Peppermint extract is the star of the show with this recipe! You only need a small amount to get a delicious peppermint flavor, and you can find this on Amazon, or at many grocery stores in the baking/extracts/seasonings aisle.

Why Make Peppermint Syrup At Home?

You control the flavor: In past years, I used the Torani Peppermint Syrup for all my peppermint mocha drinks, but I’ve always found the peppermint flavor to be too mild and muted for my liking. I always feel like I need to add a ton of the syrup to get any peppermint flavor, so if you like a stronger peppermint taste like me, then a homemade syrup is the way to go! When you make it at home, you can add as much or as little of the peppermint extract for a stronger or more mild flavor!

Cost-effective: Making it at home is also the most cost-effective option. You can make multiple batches using the ingredients, so the price per drink is cheaper than when you buy a store-bought syrup!

You control the batch size: Sometimes it’s hard to commit to a whole giant bottle of Torani syrup when you’re not sure if you’ll like the flavor, or if don’t think you’ll use the entire bottle. When you make it at home, you control the amount you make, and you can make a smaller batch to ensure you’ll get through it before it goes bad!

How To Make Peppermint Syrup At Home:

1. Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and stir to combine.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often.
3. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium low and let simmer for 7-10 minutes.
4. Remove the mixture from the heat, add in the peppermint extract, and stir to combine.
5. Let the peppermint syrup cool completely before transferring to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to two weeks.

How Can I Make A Sugar Free Peppermint Syrup?

For a sugar free Homemade Peppermint Syrup, simply use a sugar free substitute like monk fruit or stevia instead of the cane sugar in this recipe.

What Recipes Can I Make With This Syrup?

Holiday Cups/Drinkware

Homemade Peppermint Syrup

Made with just three ingredients, this refreshing syrup adds the perfect peppermint touch to mochas, cold brews, and more. Plus, you can customize it for a sugar-free option, making it an affordable and flavorful addition to your coffee routine.

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Keyword: Holiday Drinks, Homemade Syrups

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cooling Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 ounces

Author: katerinafaith

Equipment

• saucepan

Ingredients

• 1 cup cane sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

• Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and stir to combine.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often.
• Once boiling, lower the heat to medium low and let simmer for 7-10 minutes.
• Remove the mixture from the heat, add in the peppermint extract, and stir to combine.
• Let the peppermint syrup cool completely before transferring to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes

For a stronger peppermint flavor, use a full teaspoon of peppermint extract. For a less intense peppermint flavor, use 1/2-3/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract.