Peppermint Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

Revered pacific northwest peppermint varietal offering cooling, candy cane-like sweetness.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Peppermint Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2
Add Peppermint Leaves
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat. Add the fresh peppermint leaves to the syrup and allow it to steep for about 30 minutes.
3
Strain the Syrup
After steeping, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the leaves. Set the syrup aside to cool.

4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled peppermint syrup, 2 cups of water, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
5
Serve Over Ice
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the peppermint mixture over the ice, filling each glass to the top.

6
Add Whipped Cream
If desired, top the drink with a generous dollop of whipped cream for added richness.
7
Sprinkle Crushed Candy Canes
Finish off by sprinkling crushed candy canes over the whipped cream for a festive touch and extra peppermint flavor.