Spearmint-infused Sugar

I make spearmint-infused sugar by taking fresh spearmint leaves & putting through a food processer along with organic fair-trade granulated sugar.

What can Spearmint Sugar be used for?

Spearmint sugar is wonderful for all kinds of things from desserts to drinks. My personal favorite that I would like to offer as a suggestion is using it as a sugar rim on your favorite cocktail or even mocktail! Take a wide bowl and fill with a little water, dip your glass in the water, wetting just the rim of the glass. Then dip the rim of the glass in the infused sugar and use the glass to make your beverage of choice! 

There are so many ways to incorporate Spearmint sugar.

Take a look below to see my other suggestions.

Simple Syrup:

Spearmint Sugar can also be used to make simple syrup.

Simple syrup is a versatile sweetener that can be used in various cocktails, iced teas, lemonades, and other beverages. It mixes easily and adds sweetness without the graininess of undissolved sugar.

To make simple syrup, you will need equal parts sugar to water, a 1:1 ratio.

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves.

Once the sugar has dissolved and the liquid has thickened a bit, remove the saucepan from heat and let the simple syrup cool.

Once cooled, transfer the syrup to a glass bottle or jar for storage or even the container the spearmint sugar came with. 

Simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month. 

Mojito Time:

Spearmint is one of the star ingredients in mojito! 

Take a generous spoonful of spearmint sugar (or you can use spearmint simple syrup instead) and place in a tall glass. Add alcohol of choice, although mojito is typically made with rum. Stir alcohol well to combine.

Add sparkling water or plain water, plus some fresh lime and ice!

Optional: Add more fresh spearmint, although this is not necessary, as you will get that fresh spearmint flavor from this infused sugar!

Mojito Mocktail:

Alternatively you can make a mojito-inspired mocktail!

Take a generous spoonful of spearmint sugar and place in a tall glass, use a little bit of warm water to dissolve the sugar more effectively! 

Add water of choice! 

Then some fresh lime and ice! 

If you use warm water to dissolve the sugar, make sure you put the Ice in after the other water is added to prevent glass from cracking from thermal shock. 

You can also use cold water only but may have some graininess from undissolved sugar or alternatively you can use spearmint simple syrup instead of sugar, see recipe above. 

Mint Julep:

Spearmint is one of the star ingredients in mint julep!

In a julep cup or glass, add some spearmint sugar. Pour some bourbon over the spearmint sugar (or spearmint simple syrup) and stir well to combine. Add crushed ice to the top of the cup, forming a mound. Optional: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Serve and enjoy your refreshing mint julep!

Use it as a Garnish:

This Spearmint sugar can be used in many other ways as well, for example as a garnish for desserts like ice cream, sorbet, or yogurt. It adds a touch of sweetness and a lovely minty aroma.

It's also great for Baking:

Spearmint infused sugar can be used in place of normal sugar in baking recipes to add a unique flavor. You can also sprinkle it on top of cookies, cakes, or muffins before or after baking for a touch of minty sweetness.

Create Your Own Spearmint-infused Delight:

There are many ways to use this sugar! And you are encouraged to find new ways to incorporate this spearmint sugar into all your favorite dishes, desserts, and drinks!