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Cosmopolitan Drink Recipe

Emma Chapman — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We love the classic 1990s Cosmopolitan Cocktail. The Cosmo is made with vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice and fresh lime juice. This fun, pink drink became famous from HBO’s Sex and the City. The Cosmo is tart, fresh and not too sweet. It’s the perfect drink to serve at dinner parties and girls’ nights.

History of in the Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe

The modern day Cosmo is a variation of the 1930s cocktail called Cosmopolitan 1934 which was made using gin, Cointreau, lemon juice and raspberry syrup.

According to Gary Regan, the Cosmopolitan as we know it today was first mixed in 1985 by Miami bartender, Cheryl Cook. At the time Cook was working at a South Beach bar called The Strand. She created the Cosmopolitan as a variation of the Kamikaze with an added splash of cranberry juice.

Others believe the Cosmo was invented by Dale DeGroff at New York City’s Rainbow Room. Still other’s say it was first mixed by bartender Toby Cecchini in the late 1980s. Cecchini mixed his cosmo with Absolut Citron vodka, a citrus flavored vodka along with cranberry juice, orange liqueur and lime juice.

The drink became staple for New York City sophistication thanks to Sex and the City‘s Carrie Bradshaw in the 1990s. It has remained extremely popular ever since.

Ingredients in the Classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Vodka Choose unflavored or citrus flavored vodka.
Orange Liqueur Such as Cointreau, Triple Sec or Grand Marnier.
Cranberry Juice Cranberry Juice Cocktail (not 100% cranberry juice)
Lime Juice freshly squeezed.
Orange Peel (optional) for garnish

You can use any brand of vodka you prefer for this cocktail. We recommend a top shelf vodka such as Grey Goose.

How to make a Cosmopolitan

In a cocktail shaker with ice, add the vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice and lime juice.

Shake until the shaker feels very cold in your hands or 10-15 seconds.

Strain into a martini glass or coupe glass and garnish with an orange peel.

Orange Twist Garnish

And here’s how I make those little orange spirals. You can buy a fancy peeler or a potato peeler to scrape off a large piece of orange peel, and then simply use my kitchen shears to cut strips and curl them.

Tips for Making

Chilled Cocktail Glass A chilled cocktail glass elevates any cocktail. Place your glass in the freezer for 30 minutes to 2 hours before you serve your drink.
Simple Syrup If this recipe is too stiff for you try adding half an ounce to one ounce of simple syrup before shaking.
White Cosmo A popular variation of the cosmo is the White Cosmo. Swap St-Germain in place of orange liqueur to try make your own.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Cosmopolitan made of?

Dirty Martini

Laura Gummerman — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

There are few drinks more classic than a dirty martini. The simple combination of gin (or vodka!), dry vermouth, and olive brine packs a punch that’s been adorning cocktail tables for decades. And of course, don’t forget the olive garnish!

Whether you use vodka or gin, this easy to make drink is a top choice for the savory cocktail lover and we’ve got a video to show you exactly how to do it.

Do you use gin or vodka for a dirty martini?

While gin is more commonly used for a dirty martini, it’s up to your personal preference to use vodka or gin as your base. The more subtle flavors of a vodka-based version allows the olive brine to rise to the front over the gin’s stronger botanical flavor.

What makes a dirty martini dirty?

The difference between a regular martini and a dirty one is that the dirty version has olive brine from a jar of olives added to the drink for an extra punch and usually a skewer of cocktail olives for a garnish. You can even up the amount of brine to go from a dirty martini to an “extra dirty” or “filthy” version.

Ingredients

Gin: Try out different gins to find your favorite for a dirty martini, some enjoy less juniper forward choices like Hendrick’s or Aviation over heavier flavors like Beefeater or Tanqueray.
Dry Vermouth: You’ll want to choose a dry vermouth for a dirty martini. Just a splash of it adds a note of tartness to help balance out the gin or vodka taste.
Olive Brine: The brine adds salt to the cocktail which enhances the flavors of the vermouth and the natural oils from the olives add a buttery mouth feel to the drink.
Cocktail Olives: What’s a dirty martini without a garnish of cocktail olives? Add a few jumbo olives to a skewer and you’ll also have a little built in snack to nosh on while you drink.

A dirty martini is best served in a classic martini glass and you can also do a stemless version for a different look.

Directions

Add your gin (or vodka), dry vermouth, and olive brine to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Give the shaker a good shake for about 15 seconds and use a strainer to pour your drink into a chilled martini glass (if you don’t have a separate strainer you can just use the strainer top of the shaker).

Add a garnish of olives on a cocktail stick and your drink is ready to go!

Tips for Making a Dirty Martini

Make sure your glass is chilled and your martini is ice cold! This is definitely a drink where temperature affects the taste, so go the extra mile to chill the glass to keep it cold.
For extra olive flavor, you can muddle olives into the drink before straining, or add extra brine for a heavier olive taste.
To make the perfect dirty martini for you, play around with the ratios of gin or vodka and vermouth until you find the sweet spot for your taste level.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you chill a glass quickly?

Grasshopper Cocktail

Laura Gummerman — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:05:00 +0000

The grasshopper cocktail is a classic drink that tastes like an after-dinner mint with its delicious creamy combination of mint and chocolate. The drink’s vibrant green color (thanks to the crème de menthe) makes it perfect for a Christmas holiday party or St. Patrick’s Day, but it can really be enjoyed any time of year.

The grasshopper drink is easy to make, so you can get your party cocktails together in a snap. Most recipes call for an equal parts crème de menthe and crème de cacao and you can play around with the cream proportion if you like to find the right balance for your taste. Try a pink squirrel for a cherry version of this drink!

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What does a grasshopper cocktail taste like?

With its combination of mint, chocolate, and heavy cream, this after-dinner drink tastes like an Andes mint in liquid form. It’s basically a dessert you can drink as it has the flavor of melted mint chocolate chip ice cream.

What’s the origin of the grasshopper drink?

While the origin of the grasshopper cocktail recipe is unclear, the most popular story says that Philibert Guichet, owner of the New Orleans eatery Tujague’s, created the drink for a 1918 New York city cocktail competition (which won him second place). There is a mention of a drink from a 1907 cocktail book that layers crème de menthe and crème de cacao, so Prohibition caused the drink to fall out of fashion for a while but by the ’70s the drink was widely popular again.

Ingredients for a Grasshopper Cocktail:

Crème de menthe: The vibrant green crème de menthe is what gives this cocktail its amazing color and mint flavors.

Crème de cacao: This white liqueur brings the chocolate note to the drink with its buttery mouthfeel and sweet cacao profile.

Heavy cream: This is what gives the grasshopper its thick and creamy base and gives it that dessert-in-a-glass decadence. You can also use half-and half as a slightly less rich option.

While you can use any glass for a grasshopper, it’s traditionally served in a coupe style or martini glass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use milk for a grasshopper instead of heavy cream?

Espresso Martini

Emma Chapman — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This recipe makes a classic Espresso Martini. It’s the perfect after-dinner drink or dessert cocktail. It’s tastes strong, balanced and has a creamy, foamy top. If you love coffee cocktails, you have to try this recipe. This recipe is the perfect marriage of cocktail and coffee. With only three ingredients, this drink is easier to make than it looks.

In this recipe, simple ingredients combine to create something magical. Espresso flavors meld with flavors of strong coffee balanced by sweetness.

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Before making your espresso martini, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. First, you will want to use espresso instead of brewing coffee or using instant coffee. It’s important for the flavor profile.

Next, it’s important to let the espresso chill before adding it to the ice and alcohol so that it does not melt the ice.

The foam is an important part of this cocktail, both for flavor and presentation. It’s kind of like when you order a latte, the more foam the better! The foam comes from shaking in a cocktail shaker for 10-15 seconds.

Espresso Martini Ingredients

Espresso – 1 shot (about 1.5 ounces) espresso
Vodka – 2 ounces vodka
Kahlúa – 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur
Simple Syrup – 1/2 ounce simple syrup (this is optional but I recommend it)
Coffee Beans – For garnish

This will make one drink. You can easily make two servings in the same shaker by doubling the ingredients. The best cocktail glass to serve an Espresso Martini in is a martini glass or a coupe glass. You will also need a cocktail shaker to make this recipe. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a jar can be used.

Espresso Martini Recipe

Make your espresso and allow to cool (otherwise, it will melt your ice). If you’re in a hurry, you can put it in the refrigerator.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the espresso, vodka, Kahlua and simple syrup (optional).
Shake until chilled. This will also create the froth for foam.
Strain and pour into a chilled glass.
Garnish with a few coffee beans.

Bonus points if you chill your martini glasses in the freezer ahead of time.

Tips for Making

Substitutions – If you don’t have a way to make fresh espresso cold brew, concentrate is an acceptable substitution.
Variations – You may swap unflavored vodka for vanilla vodka, or a seasonal flavor such as caramel, pecan, pumpkin or peppermint. While some would consider this sacrilegious, we would point out that the Espresso Martini isn’t technically a true martini and so if you enjoy seasonal coffee drinks, why not?
Sweetness – The simple syrup (sugar syrup) is technically optional, but we find it essential to creating balance between strong and bitter flavors.
Garnish Ideas – In addition to coffee or espresso beans, many bartenders like to dust the top of the martini foam with espresso powder.

History

The Espresso Martini was created in 1983 by bartender Dick Bradsell at Fred’s Club, a bar in London. It continued to gain popularity throughout 1980s and more recently had a second resurgence. The famous tale says that Bradsell was asked by a famous model of the era to make a cocktail that would “wake me up and fuck me up.” And so the Espresso Martini was born. Bradsell is also famous for creating the Bramble cocktail.

Home Espresso Makers

We’ve tried many espresso makers over the years, and here are our favorites at different price points and skill levels:

Cafe Automatic Espresso Machine – My current machine. It uses any whole beans, so if you use high quality beans you’ll get high quality espresso. It makes espresso shots automatically (no barista skills required) and includes a milk frothing wand to heat and froth milk. We’ve used this machine almost every day since we got it seven months ago and we love it! It comes in three colors.
Breville Barista Touch – We bought this for a good friend as a wedding gift once and they said they love it. It’s a higher end machine that you will need some barista skills to operate, but it’s an excellent home espresso maker.
Nespresso Vertuo – For those who want an espresso maker that uses pods, this is my favorite. Depending what pod you use, it can make espresso or coffee.
MiniPresso – This machine will make you a single shot of espresso by adding boiling water into one end, your grinds into the other, and then you pump a button that pops out.
French Press – It’s also possible to make espresso in your French press.

Not only is this espresso martini delicious, but it can be a great conversation starter. I know I’m a little bit more talkative when I have a little jolt of caffeine in my system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What vodka is best for an espresso martini?

Grinch Punch

Laura Gummerman — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:07:00 +0000

The holidays are all about special memories, food, and drinks, and this Grinch Punch is a fast and easy way to make a delicious punch that is sure to delight both kids and adults at your next Christmas party.

The creamy sherbet mixed with the fruity punch and fizzy soda only has three ingredients, takes just minutes to make, and creates a sweet treat that will be remembered all year round.

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What is Grinch Punch?

This Christmas punch gets its “Grinch” name from the green color of the character in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and while there are several variations on the flavor, it is usually a fruity green punch base often with sherbet added to the top. Sometimes alcohol is added but is usually non-alcoholic.

Ingredients for Grinch Punch

Green Berry Rush Hawaiian Punch: This green version of the classic red Hawaiian punch is the perfect fruity base for the punch. Look for it in the juice aisle at the grocery store.
Lemon-Lime Soda: Sprite or 7Up-type sodas are the best choices for this punch. You could use ginger ale in a pinch but the more neutral Sprite and 7Up flavors work best.
Lime sherbet: Lime sherbet adds a creamy element to the punch and it’s extra delicious when you get a scoop of it in your glass.
Red sanding sugar (optional): Add a red sugar rim for an extra festive look!

Looking for a punch bowl? Check out these options!

How to Make a Sugar Rim

To make a sugar rim, simply wet the rim of your glass (either with a wet clean finger or dip it in a bowl with a shallow amount of water) and press it into red sanding sugar that you’ve poured onto a plate. Easy and pretty!

How to make Grinch Punch

Pour: Pour half your Hawaiian punch and half of your soda into your punch bowl and gently stir to combine.
Scoop: Scoop your sherbet into your punch bowl on top of your punch.
Serve: Ladle your punch into your cups and serve!

Tips for Making Grinch Punch:

Leave your sherbet out on the counter for 5-10 minutes before scooping if you want it to be soft enough to scoop more easily.
As the sherbet melts, the punch will get sweeter, so keep some extra punch ingredients on hand if you want to pour in a little more soda and juice later on to keep the balance just right.
Look for seasonal flavors of Sprite and 7Up (like cranberry around the holidays) to add another flavor twist on the classic.
Make sure your soda and juices are chilled before mixing so the punch will be nice and cold.
You can also add fresh fruit like orange or lime slices for additional color to the top of your punch bowl.
Try adding rum or vodka to make an adult Grinch punch!

Try serving your punch with these appetizers:

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead can I make Grinch punch?

Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Elsie Larson — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This classic gingerbread cookie recipe is soft and delicious. While I love crisp gingerbread for a gingerbread house, my preference for cookies is soft and chewy.

This recipe delivers perfect dough for cutout shapes (similar to sugar cookies) with all the cinnamon and spice flavor you love from gingerbread.

Gingerbread cookies are my husband’s favorite cookie, and I make this recipe multiple times each holiday season. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Related recipes: Snowball Cookies, Pinwheel Cookies, Peanut Butter Blossoms.

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 cup dark molasses
5 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cloves

How to Make Gingerbread Cookies:

Mix the flour, baking soda, salt and all spices. Set mixture aside.
In your stand mixer bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat until mixture is fully combined—about 3 minutes. Scrape down sides if needed.
Slowly add the molasses, egg and vinegar until fully combined. It’s normal for the mixture to appear curdled.
Add the flour mixture slowly, scraping sides as needed. Be sure the bottom and top of your bowl are both fully combined. If the dough is crumbly, it is not fully mixed.
Divide the dough into 3-5 flattened balls and cover in plastic wrap.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling. Chilling is an essential step to create cutout shapes with nice edges. If you skip this step, your cookies may lose some shape while baking.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Roll dough using as small amount of flour as necessary. I use parchment paper to roll if my dough is sticky at all. Dough should be about half an inch thick for a nice, soft cookie.
Place cutout shapes on a parchment lined baking sheet. Gather and re-roll shapes as needed. You do not need to chill your dough again unless it becomes very soft.
Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring.
Decorate your cookies as you like. I used this royal icing recipe. We also have a vegan royal icing recipe.

Tips for Making Gingerbread Cookies:

If you prefer crispy gingerbread, simply roll the dough thinner (1/4 inch) and bake for 12 minutes instead of 10.
You can use light or dark molasses, but do not use blackstrap or cooking molasses or your cookies will be bitter. I used the brand Grandma’s Original Molasses, which is easy to find in the U.S.
Here’s a link to Christmas cookie cutters I used.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can you keep the dough refrigerated?

Salted Caramel Syrup

A Beautiful Mess — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000

This is a Starbucks copycat recipe for their salted caramel syrup. This is a thinner simple syrup, perfect for mixing into coffee or other beverages; not a thick caramel syrup for topping ice cream or other desserts. If you are in need of a homemade salted caramel syrup for your morning coffee, a latte, a mocha or even to mix into a cocktail (like an Appletini) this is it!

This is the easiest homemade salted caramel syrup recipe you will find! I’ll show you how to use store-bought caramel sauce or caramel topping to make this simple syrup. If you prefer to make your own caramel sauce before beginning the recipe below feel free, but it’s not necessary for success.

Related: Next up learn to make Cinnamon Dolce syrup or Toffee Nut Syrup.

Ingredients

Granulated white sugar
Water
Caramel sauce / topping
Sea salt

How to make Salted Caramel Syrup

In a small pan, combine the sugar and water. On medium heat, simmer together and stir until sugar is fully dissolved and there are no grains. Then stir in the caramel sauce, whisking until full dissolved.

Remove from heat and immediately stir in the salt.

Let cool and pour into an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes for Success

Do not boil simple syrup for more than the time it takes to dissolve. It you overcook your syrup it will eventually become caramel. We are aiming for caramel simple syrup, not caramel.
I recommend using sea salt for this recipe. It elevates it. Plus flaky sea salt is great for topping baked goods and many other uses. It’s worth it!

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Salted Caramel Syrup

a homemade simple syrup for coffee and other drinks flavored like salted caramel

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword salted caramel syrup

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 63kcal

Author A Beautiful Mess

Ingredients

½ cup granulated white sugar
¾ cup water
¼ cup caramel topping
1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

In a small pan, combine the sugar and water. On medium heat, simmer together and stir until sugar is fully dissolved and there are no grains.
Then stir in the caramel sauce, whisking until full dissolved.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in the salt.
Let cool and pour into an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Do not boil simple syrup for more than the time it takes to dissolve. It you overcook your syrup it will eventually become caramel. We are aiming for caramel simple syrup, not caramel.

Taste the syrup once cooled and add more salt if you like.

I recommend using sea salt for this recipe. It elevates it. Plus flaky sea salt is great for topping baked goods and many other uses. It’s worth it!

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Snowball Cookies

Emma Chapman — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Snowball cookies are such a fun and delicious seasonal baking project. If you’ve never had them before, here’s what you need to know: They look like snowballs, they have a nutty buttery flavor, and they are melt-in-your-mouth amazing!

Snowball cookies go great with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. But look out, as they are shockingly addictive.

All-purpose flour
Pecans (or other nuts)
Butter
Salt
Vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (confectioner’s sugar)

Directions:

Snowball cookies have three main steps for success. First, toast the nuts for maximum flavor. Then, make and bake the cookies.

Last, roll the still-warm cookies in powdered sugar for that snowball effect and melt-in-your-mouth flavor. I like to roll them once, and after I’ve rolled them all, I will roll each one more time for maximum snow effect!

Tips for Making:

Nuts – I like pecans, but sometimes snowball cookies are made with walnuts or other nuts. It’s up to your preference (or if allergies are an issue). Whatever nut you use, give them a good toasting before chopping them well.
Roll each dough ball so it’s a 2-3 bite cookie. These don’t bake for long, so you don’t necessarily want oversized cookies.
Roll the snowball cookies in powdered sugar while they are still warm, and then once more. The first layer will melt some (a good thing!), but for that snowy look, you’ll want a second layer.

Serving Suggestion – Coffee!

Snowball cookies go great with a hot beverage like coffee or tea (see our favorite herbal tea-it’s tastes like red hots candy!).

Here’s how to take your at-home coffee game to the next level:

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my snowball cookies turn out flat?

Toffee Nut Syrup

Emma Chapman — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:51:00 +0000

Yes, this is a Starbucks copycat Toffee Nut Syrup recipe. Once upon a time getting toffee nut latte was one of my weekly indulgences. I love toffee (think Heath bar!). It’s such a cozy flavor to me. And this homemade toffee nut simple syrup boasts all those flavors—buttery, caramel goodness.

You can use this toffee nut syrup in all sorts of homemade drinks like coffee, lattes, sparkling water, soda (toffee nut Coke? yes, I’m interested) or in cocktails like a martini or old fashioned.

Related: Next up learn to make your own cinnamon dolce syrup or pumpkin spice syrup.

Ingredients

Brown Sugar
Granulated white sugar
Water
Toffee bits, or chopped up toffee bar

How to make Toffee Nut Syrup

In a small pan, combine the sugars and water. On medium heat, simmer together and stir until sugar is fully dissolved and there are no grains.

Then stir in the toffee bits. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Let cool and pour into an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes for Success

Do not boil simple syrup for more than the time it takes to dissolve. It you overcook your syrup it will eventually become caramel.
Any English toffee bar or bits will work well for this recipe.
This simple syrup will be thicker than plain simple syrup, this is because of the addition of brown sugar and the toffee bits. It still works great in drink recipes. I’m calling this out so you don’t think you made it wrong.

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Toffee Nut Syrup

homemade simple syrup flavored with English toffee

Course cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword toffee nut syrup

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 132kcal

Author Emma Chapman

Ingredients

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated white sugar
¾ cup water
⅓ cup toffee bits

Instructions

In a small pan, combine the sugars and water.
On medium heat, simmer together and stir until sugar is fully dissolved and there are no grains.
Then stir in the toffee bits. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Let cool and pour into an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Do not boil simple syrup for more than the time it takes to dissolve. It you overcook your syrup it will eventually become caramel.

Any English toffee bar or bits will work well for this recipe.

This simple syrup will be thicker than plain simple syrup, this is because of the addition of brown sugar and the toffee bits. It still works great in drink recipes. I’m calling this out so you don’t think you made it wrong.

Nutrition

Peppermint Syrup

Emma Chapman — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:31:43 +0000

Tis the season to learn to make your own peppermint syrup! This flavored simple syrup recipe could not be easier to make at home. You can use this peppermint syrup in many different recipes including coffee and lattes, cocktails, sparkling water or soda and even baked goods or desserts like drizzled over ice cream. One of my favorite seasonal drinks is a peppermint mocha!

While I use peppermint extract in this recipe (it’s the easiest option for any at home cook) if needed you could use peppermint candy or fresh peppermint instead. Keep in mind peppermint is a specific kind of mint. At most groceries the fresh mint you’ll find sold in the herb section is usually spearmint or sometimes thai mint. Peppermint has a stronger taste and tends to feel almost cooling.

Related: Next up learn to make your own simple syrup, gingerbread syrup or vanilla syrup.

Ingredients

Granulated white sugar
Water
Peppermint extract

How to Make Peppermint Syrup

In a small pan, combine the sugar and water. On medium heat, simmer together and stir until sugar is fully dissolved and there are no grains. Then stir in the peppermint extract

Do not boil simple syrup for more than the time it takes to dissolve. It you overcook your syrup it will eventually become caramel.

Let cool and pour into an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes & Substitutions

If you want to use peppermint candy (like candy canes) instead of extract simply add 1/4 cup candy pieces to the mixture after dissolving the sugar. Let simmer for 2-3 full minutes. Then allow the syrup to cool in the pan. Remove the candy pieces before storing the syrup.
If you want to use fresh peppermint instead of extract simply add 5-6 leaves to the mixture after dissolving the sugar. Let simmer for 2 full minutes. Then allow the syrup to cool in the pan. Remove the mint pieces before storing the syrup.
Peppermint simple syrup makes a great homemade gift option for any coffee lover in your life!

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Peppermint Syrup

homemade simple syrup flavored with peppermint extract

Course cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword peppermint syrup

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 72kcal

Author Emma Chapman

Ingredients

¾ cup granulated white sugar
¾ cup water
½ teaspooon peppermint extract

Instructions

In a small pan, combine the sugar and water.
On medium heat, simmer together and stir until sugar is fully dissolved and there are no grains.
Then stir in the peppermint extract.
Let cool and pour into an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Do not boil simple syrup for more than the time it takes to dissolve. It you overcook your syrup it will eventually become caramel.

If you want to make a larger batch use the ratio 1:1 for the sugar and water.

If you want to use peppermint candy (like candy canes) instead of extract simply add 1/4 cup candy pieces to the mixture after dissolving the sugar. Let simmer for 2-3 full minutes. Then allow the syrup to cool in the pan. Remove the candy pieces before storing the syrup.

If you want to use fresh peppermint instead of extract simply add 5-6 leaves to the mixture after dissolving the sugar. Let simmer for 2 full minutes. Then allow the syrup to cool in the pan. Remove the mint pieces before storing the syrup.

Nutrition

A Beautiful Mess

Cosmopolitan Drink Recipe

History of in the Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients in the Classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail

How to make a Cosmopolitan

Orange Twist Garnish

Tips for Making

More Cranberry Drinks

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Cosmopolitan made of?

Dirty Martini

Do you use gin or vodka for a dirty martini?

What makes a dirty martini dirty?

Ingredients

Directions

Tips for Making a Dirty Martini

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you chill a glass quickly?

Grasshopper Cocktail

Ingredients for a Grasshopper Cocktail:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use milk for a grasshopper instead of heavy cream?

Espresso Martini

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Espresso Martini Ingredients

Espresso Martini Recipe

Tips for Making

History

Home Espresso Makers

Frequently Asked Questions

What vodka is best for an espresso martini?

Grinch Punch

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What is Grinch Punch?

Ingredients for Grinch Punch

How to Make a Sugar Rim

How to make Grinch Punch

Tips for Making Grinch Punch:

Try serving your punch with these appetizers:

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead can I make Grinch punch?

Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookie Ingredients:

How to Make Gingerbread Cookies:

Tips for Making Gingerbread Cookies:

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can you keep the dough refrigerated?

Salted Caramel Syrup

Ingredients

How to make Salted Caramel Syrup

Notes for Success

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Salted Caramel Syrup

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Nutrition

Snowball Cookies

Snowball Cookie Ingredients:

Directions:

Tips for Making:

Serving Suggestion – Coffee!

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my snowball cookies turn out flat?

Toffee Nut Syrup

Ingredients

How to make Toffee Nut Syrup

Notes for Success

More Homemade Syrup Recipe

Toffee Nut Syrup

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Nutrition

Peppermint Syrup