{"id":1544,"date":"2023-04-01T19:16:52","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T01:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2024-07-23T12:26:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T18:26:38","slug":"11-things-to-do-with-fresh-mint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/11-things-to-do-with-fresh-mint\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Things To Do With Fresh Mint"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/fresh-mint-plants.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh mint plants.\" class=\"wp-image-6356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/fresh-mint-plants.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/fresh-mint-plants-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/fresh-mint-plants-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/fresh-mint-plants-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/fresh-mint-plants-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/fresh-mint-plants-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/fresh-mint-plants-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/fresh-mint-plants.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Got mint? I love this prolific grower, even if it sometimes wants to take over the garden. You may feel like you&rsquo;ve got enough mint to feed the entire state of Rhode Island, but fear not &mdash; here are some fresh ideas to help you make the most of the harvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Whip up some <a href=\"https:\/\/cheerfulcook.com\/best-homemade-mint-whipped-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mint whipped cream<\/a> and put a dollop (a word that deserves to be used more often) on strawberry mousse, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/mini-flourless-chocolate-cakes-with-ganache-frosting\/\">mini flourless chocolate cakes<\/a>, cookies and cream ice cream, brownies, hot chocolate, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Mint pairs wonderfully with basil in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/organic-mint-pesto-from-the-gardens-final-basil-crop\/\">Mint Pesto<\/a> recipe, which is so tasty tossed with hot pasta or drizzled on a pizza. (Everyone who tries it prefers it to regular pesto!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/mint-pesto-featured.jpg\" alt=\"Mint Pesto in a glass bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-5750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/mint-pesto-featured.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/mint-pesto-featured-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/mint-pesto-featured-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/mint-pesto-featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/mint-pesto-featured-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/mint-pesto-featured-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/mint-pesto-featured-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/mint-pesto-featured.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Roll up some of these colorful, mouth-watering <a href=\"https:\/\/damndelicious.net\/2019\/06\/25\/vegetable-spring-rolls-with-peanut-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vegetable and Mint Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce<\/a> from Damn Delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Bake a batch of <a href=\"https:\/\/homespunseasonalliving.com\/mint-chocolate-cupcakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mint chocolate cupcakes<\/a> from Homespun Seasonal Living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Indulge in a creamy bowl of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/mint_chocolate_chip_ice_cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. For an easy lunch or side dish, make the Barefoot Contessa&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/ina-garten\/tabbouleh-recipe-2131154\">Tabbouleh salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Cool off with a mojito cocktail, the classic combination of fresh mint, club soda, fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup. Love and Lemon&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/mojito-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mojito recipe<\/a> is beautifully balanced, and how often do you get to &ldquo;muddle&rdquo; something? Not nearly often enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mojito-with-fresh-mint.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mojito-with-fresh-mint.jpg\" alt=\"Mojito cocktail with fresh mint and lime.\" class=\"wp-image-6359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mojito-with-fresh-mint.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mojito-with-fresh-mint-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mojito-with-fresh-mint-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mojito-with-fresh-mint-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mojito-with-fresh-mint-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mojito-with-fresh-mint-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mojito-with-fresh-mint-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mojito-with-fresh-mint.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Make some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/1158564\/mint-jelly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Martha Stewart&rsquo;s homemade mint jelly<\/a>. Enjoy a jar at home and give some as holiday gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Make a batch of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/fresh-mint-truffles-520574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fresh Mint Chocolate Truffles<\/a>. Oh, yes yes yes. If you have extras, I can easily provide you with my shipping address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Make minted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/cool-off-with-homemade-naturally-sweet-tea\/\">naturally sweetened iced tea<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/naturally-sweetened-tea-featured.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of naturally sweetened iced tea garnished with a lemon slice and fresh mint.\" class=\"wp-image-8394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/naturally-sweetened-tea-featured.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/naturally-sweetened-tea-featured-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/naturally-sweetened-tea-featured-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/naturally-sweetened-tea-featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/naturally-sweetened-tea-featured-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/naturally-sweetened-tea-featured-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/naturally-sweetened-tea-featured-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/naturally-sweetened-tea-featured.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Who needs a still in the back yard when you can make homemade hooch in your kitchen? Brew some homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/diy-homemade-creme-de-menthe-recipe\">Creme de Menthe<\/a> and you&rsquo;ll be able to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/grasshopper-pie-recipe-4693186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grasshopper Pie<\/a> whenever a craving hits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Store Fresh Mint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have store-bought mint, or have picked mint sprigs and want to keep the leaves fresh, here&rsquo;s how: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, give the mint a good rinse under cool water and pat it dry with a paper towel before you store it. You don&rsquo;t want any excess moisture hanging around, as that can cause the leaves to wilt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your mint is dry, wrap it loosely in a damp paper towel and store it in a plastic bag in your fridge. The damp towel will help keep the mint hydrated, while the plastic bag will keep it from getting too much air exposure. Just make sure you don&rsquo;t wrap the mint too tightly &ndash; it needs a little room to breathe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freezing Fresh Mint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option for storing fresh mint is to freeze it. This is a great option if you know you&rsquo;re not going to use all of your mint right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To freeze fresh mint, chop it up into small pieces and spread it out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Pop the sheet in the freezer for a couple of hours until the mint is frozen solid, then transfer it to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The frozen mint will keep for several weeks, and you can easily grab a handful whenever you need it for cooking or making drinks. Plus, frozen mint is great for adding to smoothies or blending into pesto!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How about you? What&rsquo;s your favorite way to enjoy fresh mint? Drop a comment below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save for Later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Pinterest to save and share recipes and ideas, here&rsquo;s a handy pin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Fresh-Mint-pin.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"From mojitos to mint chocolate chip ice cream, you'll love these recipes and ways to use fresh mint leaves from your garden.\" data-pin-title=\"11 Things To Do with Fresh Mint\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Fresh-Mint-pin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Fresh-Mint-pin.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Fresh-Mint-pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Fresh-Mint-pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Fresh-Mint-pin-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Fresh-Mint-pin-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Fresh-Mint-pin.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"11 Things To Do With Fresh Mint\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/11-things-to-do-with-fresh-mint\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 11 Things To Do With Fresh Mint\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6356,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"limit_modified_date":"1","last_modified_date":"2024-07-23T12:26:38","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[771,597,27,11,747],"tags":[404,398,400,406,403,401,405,399,402],"class_list":["post-1544","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beverages","category-desserts","category-garden","category-recipes","category-sauces-and-spreads","tag-chocolate-mint-truffles","tag-fresh-mint","tag-mint-desserts","tag-mint-iced-tea","tag-mint-jelly","tag-mint-scrub","tag-mojito-recipe","tag-pesto","tag-tabbouleh","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - 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