Delicious Mint Recipes Instructions

Nothing says spring quite like fresh mint. Its flavor embodies everything of this blooming season — light, fresh and bright. Its light green color livens up our plates, especially after all the months we’ve spent looking at winter produce. Besides being chocolate’s best friend, mint is perfect in lemonades, teas and cocktails. But we also really love cooking with this fresh herb.

Throwing fresh mint into a salad will wake up the flavors, and adding it to a pasta can make the dish feel much, much fresher. We’re always looking for ways to throw mint into whatever we’re making. From Orecchiette with Pancetta, Peas and Mint to a simple Spring Peas with Mint recipe, there’s a recipe for every mint lover.

Mint Ice Cubes

These are super easy to make and look so pretty in summertime beverages!

To make, pour a small amount of water in each section of an ice tray and place a mint leaf in each one. Freeze until almost solid to hold the leaf in place, then pour more water in until the tray is filled.

Mint Sugar

Mint sugar can be used to sprinkle on cookies, muffins or sweet breads. You can use it to sweeten tea or roll grapes and other fruit in it, for an extra sweet snack. My favorite way though, is as a topping for buttery toast, instead of cinnamon and sugar. It’s so yummy!

Mint Iced Tea

This is so refreshing on a hot summer day! You can use any type of mint that you have on hand, but my favorite is spearmint.

Mint Tincture

This tincture can be used for upset stomach, motion sickness and is said to be an excellent cure for the hiccups!

Cucumber Mint Bath Soak

Fresh cucumbers and mint leaves combine with Epsom salt to create this lightly scented and refreshing bath soak made from locally sourced ingredients. The salt helps to rapidly dry the fresh ingredients, capturing and preserving the natural green color for months. No fake colorants, food coloring or preservatives needed!