What Can I Make with Fresh Mint Leaves?
I was craving a Mojito the other day and thought how much fun it would be to grow mint leaves so I could make one for guests. Of course, my husband says “What else can you make with mint?” and I said “… uhhh….”
So, here I am again. 
Other than Mojitos what can I make with fresh mint leaves? Do you have a recipes or idea for us?
Oh, and here’s one recipe for Mojitos in case you were curious…
1 part rum
3 parts club soda
12 fresh mint leaves
1/2 fresh lime (not one of those plastic ones)
sugar
Place the mint leaves, lime, and sugar in a glass. Crush them with a pestle.
Add rum, and top off with the club soda. Stir well.
You can garnish this drink with a mint sprig and lime wedge.
Optional: Try different kinds of rum. Lemon, Orange, Melon, Raspberry, Apple, ect.
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July 17th, 2006 at 4:14 am
Never heard of Mojitos… good ta know!
You can put a couple of fresh mint leaves in your iced tea… it’s delicious. Throw some in a cup of hot water when you have a fever or tummy ache.
July 20th, 2006 at 12:36 pm
How about boiling them in water to make regular tea? or you could use them to flavor your soup or maybe even in an omlet.
July 20th, 2006 at 5:39 pm
Combine mint, chopped fresh melon, such as cantelope, and 1 TBSP fresh lime jiuce for a refreshing side dish
July 31st, 2006 at 10:58 am
Fresh Mint is wonderful in a glass of ice water, or in a cup of hot cocoa too. Thanks for the other great ideas!!
October 20th, 2006 at 4:58 am
I like making a Mint and apple jelly from scratch.(you can buy from store though) Then I take it and put it in a pan with some green and red bell peppers and let it cook til the bell peppers are soft then toss it all over roasted chicken.
November 5th, 2006 at 7:43 pm
Don’t forget that famous southern mint julep.
January 9th, 2007 at 8:27 am
I grow my own mint in my garden. A lot safer that way since I don’t use pesticides, etc. And you can’t hardly kill it. In fact, it will spread like wildfire every time it seeds out. I use my fresh mint to season beans and other soups. It adds a nice flavor. And also, as AnnaLaura suggested in an earlier post, you can steep them for tea. Be careful that you do not boil the water and cover the tea as it steeps to prevent the valuable volatile oils from evaporating. Mint is thought of as an anticancer food and can help sooth your stomach. Hope this helps you to have a healthier day!
October 3rd, 2007 at 7:58 pm
thai anything!!! all you need is some peanut butter(chunky) garlic ginger lime juice coconut milk and chicken or pork pieces mix all ingerdients in a large pot after sauteeing garlic untill brown(thai secret)in a little sesame oil, brown meat stir in all other ingredients including julienne mint leaves serve over steamed rice or glass noodles for incredible takeout without picking up a phone or getting in the car… if mixture is too sticky or thick just stir in some chicken or fishstock… for a kick add chili flake to taste… to go even more exotic try addind a Tfishsauce… it smells horrible but the taste it brings to the dish is to dye for!!!
December 30th, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Tabbouli! The more mint you put in it, along with parsley, the better it is. The finished tabbouli should actually look entirely green.
Pour boiling water over a cup of bulgar, let sit for at least half an hour, until fluffy. Combine with any combination you like of: minced onions/green onions, olives,
chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, cooked chickpeas, and of course lots of finely chopped mint! Drizzle with best quality olive oil and lemon juice, plenty of fresh cracked pepper and salt. Toss, serve with pita.
May 13th, 2008 at 2:55 am
Mint leaves is well known for its ability to sooth the digestive tract and reduce the severity and length of stomach aches which one of the good herbal vitamins supplements. In addition, mint teas and other herbal preparations have shown great promise at easing the discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome, and even at slowing the growth of many of the most harmful bacteria and fungi. The well-documented anti-fungal properties of mint are thought to play a role in the treatment of asthma and many allergy conditions as well.
June 26th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Hi,
Thanks for this recipe, my wife will really love it.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I was diagnosed a few years ago with PCOS/PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome/Disease) and since then, I have done a lot of research about the symptoms of my disease and what can be done to reverse them. Two of the many side effects are Hirsutism (facial hair) and male pattern baldness. Both of which are caused by an increase in Testosterone. Women have Testosterone, but only a small amount. PCOS/PCOD causes an increase in the Testosterone level, therefore leading to the Hirsutism and male pattern baldness. Spearmint has been proven to lower the Testosterone level, eliminating these patterns. Drinking 2 cups of tea a day made with fresh spearmint leaves, should be sufficient. It may take up to a couple of months for results, according to research I have done.
May 31st, 2009 at 4:06 pm
If you have a lot of mint you can make mint syrup. The syrup may be canned or frozen and used anytime. To make the syrup use 1 part fresh clean mint leaves to two parts water and suger.
Boil the water add suger and boil 5 minutes more until suger is completely disolved.
Add mint leaves cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove all of the leaves. Pour the hot liquid into sealable jars. keep covered until the liquid is cool to prevent the mint oil from being lost.
Use the syrup on shaved ice for a great treat everyone will love. Put a little in ice tea or almost any other drink. Freeze in ice cube trays with a fresh mint leaf and use the cubes in drinks.
Enjoy
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
You can also put some mint on your vanilla ice cream to give it a better flavor. Optional – add small chocolate chips.
September 28th, 2009 at 9:17 am
SALAD: Quinoa, chopped mint leaves, parsly, avocado, cucumber, grape seed oil…yum.
October 8th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
We, too, have discovered that there is no such thing as growing a little mint! One day, after I cut back the mint, and had more mint than I needed for my gingerale, my husband came up with a dandy idea. He dipped the mint leaves in melted chocolate. He used chocolate chips, but I made some later with candy coating. They taste like Andes Mints!
Clean and dry the leaves. Melt the chocolate. Dip the leaves about 3/4’s the way up from the tip. Place dipped leaves on a plate or cookie sheet covered in wax paper. When all the leaves are dipped, put them in the freezer to harden. Once hardened, the mints can be put in a baggie and stored in the freezer.
A great treat on a hot summer evening!
December 1st, 2009 at 11:20 am
i am only 14 but i enjoy boiling hot water and adding fresh rosemary and mint leafs. It helps me sleep since rosemary is a sleeping herb
February 4th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Curious about the candy coating for the mint leaves!
I know how to candy fruit peels but I don’t think the same rules apply to leaves – the cooking would wilt the mint leaves!
Any help is appreciated, thank you.
June 27th, 2010 at 11:56 am
I made mint tea with gallon plus of water (due to evaporation at least 2 cups more at the start) and a packed cup of freshly picked and washed mint leaves. Simmer for a while until the color of tea is pale and leaves kelly green has faded to olive drab, then let cool and strengthen. We drink it hot or cold. I like a stevia sweetner in the cold variety.