Mint Syrup

When you don’t have fresh mint on hand — or you’re making drinks for fifty people and don’t feel like muddling — mint syrup saves the day. Giffard Menthe Pastille is the bar industry favorite, bright green and intensely minty. Make your own by steeping fresh mint in hot simple syrup for about 30 minutes, then straining. It works in Mojitos, grasshopper-style drinks, and tiki cocktails where you want consistent mint flavor without the leaf debris. A half ounce per drink is usually enough.

Last modified on October 15, 2026