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.