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What To Do With Mint Leaves: 7 Fresh Mint Recipes!

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By: Sarah BondUpdated: May 28, 2023 9 Comments

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Adding fresh mint to a glass of hot water

Have more fresh mint on your hands that you don’t know what to do with? Here are 7 tasty culinary ways to use fresh mint!

Mint leaves from above.


 

Mint is one of my favorite fresh herbs to have on hand. Refreshing and flexible, you can use it in a whole lot more than you’d think.

So if you have more mint on your hands than you know what to do with, here are seven deliciously refreshing recipes with mint!

1. Mint Tea

Fresh mint tea in a clear glass with a lemon

Add a sprig or two to a mug and cover in hot water. Let steep for a few minutes then enjoy! I like mine with a dash of honey. Here’s how to make Fresh Mint Tea and Moroccan Mint Tea.

2. Mint Ice Cubes

Brew your mint tea extra strong then freeze it into ice cubes! You’ll have instant minty refreshment anytime you want. It’s perfect in water, lemonade, and fresh juices.

3. Chocolate Dipped Mint Leaves

Craving something sweet after dinner? These Chocolate Dipped Mint Leaves are frozen in a flash and ultra-refreshing. So clever!

Have more fresh mint on your hands that you don't know what to do with? Here are 7 tasty culinary ways to use fresh mint!

4. Watermelon Salad

Ever tried savory watermelon? It’s the bee’s knees! Try combining cubed watermelon, feta cheese, basil, and mint for the most summery salad ever. Or throw in a few more ingredients to make this ultimate watermelon salad.

Watermelon salad on a white platter

5. Mint Pesto

Pesto is a pretty flexible recipe. You wan use spinach, watercress, and even mint! Whip up a batch of Mint Pesto and use it in just about every dish.

Homemade pesto in a glass jar

6. Hugo Cocktails

One of my favorite summer cocktails is called a Hugo, a tasty combination of Prosecco, lime, mint, and elderflower syrup!

Hugo spritz cocktail in a glass with lime and mint

7. Chickpea, Barley, and Zucchini Ribbon Salad

The tulip-man likes to poke fun at my adoration for chickpeas, but I mean come on…what aren’t chickpeas perfect with? This salad has lots of textures and bright flavors, and with chickpeas, feta cheese, and mint (the terrific trifecta), it’s a go-to for summer weekdays.

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  1. Tom says

    Posted on 7/19 at 5:10 pm

    what about the “flower” at the top of the stem ?

    Reply
    • Tom says

      Posted on 7/19 at 5:15 pm

      There is a “flower” which you can also find on a sweet basil plant, that is to be cut 0ff, before you consume. Is this a simular flower atop the spearmint stem ?

    • Sarah says

      Posted on 7/20 at 7:25 am

      Yep exactly! You can just pop it off before eating.

  2. ElISA says

    Posted on 9/20 at 6:48 am

    Thank you for the tips.
    I’m going to enjoy my mint leaves.

    Reply
  3. Adrian says

    Posted on 3/12 at 3:39 am

    This is super fantastic

    Reply
  4. Jackie says

    Posted on 6/1 at 4:06 pm

    My father made mint with sugar & think vinegar to meats when served?

    Reply
  5. Iris snow says

    Posted on 6/16 at 1:40 pm

    Can you put it in a humidifier?

    Reply
    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 6/20 at 9:18 am

      I’m not sure! I haven’t tried it before. Maybe try essential oils instead?

    • Michael says

      Posted on 3/9 at 1:46 pm

      Could put the mint into a press. To press the oils out , and then use the oils

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