With a cool and invigorating flavour, peppermint is widely used in various culinary applications. The distinctive aroma and refreshing essence of this species of mint makes it an ideal ingredient for dishes like candies, chocolates, chewing gum, ice cream and desserts. Due to its high menthol content, peppermint adds magic to salads, sauces, marinades, and cocktails as well.
In the world of mixology, apart from garnishing, this herb is also used for preparing syrup for mixed drinks. You just need to combine a few leaves with water and granulated sugar and simmer it on low heat for ten minutes. Once the concoction cools down, it is ready to elevate the flavour of your cocktails. Peppermint syrup perfectly complements liquors like vodka and whisky creating an amazing drinking experience.
Peppermint Julep
Ingredients
- 30 ml peppermint syrup
- 60 ml bourbon
- Fresh mint
- Candy cane
Method
- Combine 3-5 mint leaves, peppermint syrup, and bourbon in a julep glass and muddle gently.
- Fill the glass with ice and stir.
- Top with a generous handful of fresh mint and a candy cane. Enjoy.
Peppermint White Russian
Ingredients
- 60 ml Kahlua
- 60 ml vodka
- 30 ml heavy cream
- 30 ml peppermint simple syrup
Method
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour in kahlua, vodka, and peppermint simple syrup.
- Add the heavy cream on top and serve immediately.
Peppermint Whisky Smash
Ingredients
- 3 lemon wedges
- 60 ml bourbon
- 45 ml peppermint simple syrup
- Garnish: mint sprig
Method
- Muddle the lemon wedges in a cocktail shaker.
- Add bourbon, simple syrup, and ice, and shake until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a mint sprig. Enjoy.
Peppermint Martini
Ingredients
- 30 ml peppermint syrup
- 15 ml vodka
- 45 ml Creme de Cacao
- 45 ml heavy cream
Method
- Place the peppermint syrup, vodka, Creme de Cacao, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker.
- Add a handful of ice and shake until cold.
- Strain the drink into martini glass. Enjoy.
Peppermint Daiquiri
Ingredients
- Ice
- 6 to 8 mint leaves
- 60 ml white rum
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- 15 ml peppermint syrup
Method
- Chill a cocktail glass.
- Fill 2/3 of a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the mint leaves, rum, lime juice and the syrup. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Double strain into the chilled glass. Enjoy.