полезные свойства, противопоказания, рецепты приготовления

У названия этого растения интересная этимология. Легенда гласит: нимфа по имени Мента влюбилась во владыку царства мёртвых – Аида и пыталась соблазнить его. Однако его жена Персефона узнала об этом и, ослеплённая ревностью, умертвила соперницу. На месте гибели нимфы вырос душистый куст, называемый ментом или мятой.

Полезные свойства

Листья растения содержат до 2,75% эфирного масла, в цветках гораздо больше – до 6%. Присутствуют дубильные вещества и смолы, флавоноиды, органические кислоты, фитостеролы, моносахарид, глюкоза и сапонины. Эфирное масло мяты перечной богато ментолом, карвакролом, цитралем и другими веществами, вызывающими обезболивающее и тонизирующее действие. Содержит витамины А, С, РР и группу B.

Важно! Не следует употреблять мятный чай и другие напитки тому, кто отправляется в долгий путь автомобилем.

Растение универсальное. Настой листьев – охлаждающий, вяжущий и антисептический – хорош для жирной и нормальной кожи, а также для смешанной и угрёвой сыпи. Можно использовать как спрей для тела, принимать ванночки для ног. Мятные ингаляции добавляют энергию. Отлично подходит в качестве жидкости для полоскания рта и освежения дыхания. Мята подходит также для освежения воздуха. Используемые части в косметологии: листья и эфирное масло.

Противопоказания

1. Следует с осторожностью применять беременным. Иногда возникают аллергические реакции.
2. Препараты, содержащие листья мяты перечной могут усиливать изжогу.
3. Длительное и чрезмерное употребление приведёт к нарушению сна.
4. У младенцев и маленьких детей препараты с мятным маслом не следует использовать непосредственно в области носа и груди из-за развития спазма гортани и бронхов.
5. Масла не следует применять одновременно с гомеопатическими препаратами.

Внимание! Осторожно использовать мяту при варикозном расширении вен, пониженном давлении.

Способы применения

Мята очень полезна для кожи женщин и мужчин. Всего один листочек иногда творит чудеса! Поэтому растение широко используется в косметологии. Входит в состав кремов, масок, шампуней. Её активные компоненты помогают бороться с сухой кожи головы, зудом и перхотью.

Применяют в виде отваров, масок, настоек, кубиков льда. Благодаря растению очищается кожа, ускоряется регенерация клеток, проходит зуд и раздражение, исчезают тёмные круги под глазами.

Рецепты приготовления масок

• Освежающий мятный тоник отлично подходит для лета. Характеризуется свежим, охлаждающим ароматом. Рекомендуется для жирной, смешанной, проблемной или нормальной кожи. Можно использовать ежедневно. На 1 стакан тоника: 2 столовые ложки свежей, измельчённой мяты, 1/2 чашки экстракта листьев гамамелиса, немного чистой несладкой водки. Измельчить свежие травы в ступке. Объединить ингредиенты и поместить в пол-литровую банку, плотно закрыть. Хранить в тёмном, сухом, прохладном месте в течение 2 недель и ежедневно энергично встряхивать банку. После этого процедить и перелить в бутылочку.
• Тонизирующая смесь с мятой для паровых ванночек. Очищает поры лица, подтягивает кожу, укрепляет, борется с чрезмерным жирообразованием, стимулирует кровообращение. Рекомендуется для жирной, смешанной, нормальной и зрелой кожи (за исключением чувствительной). Использовать 1–2 раза в неделю. 3 стакана дистиллированной воды, 1 чайная ложка тысячелистника, 1 чайная ложка шалфея, 1 чайная ложка розмарина, 1 чайная ложка мяты перечной. Вскипятить дистиллированную воду, засыпать травы, накрыть крышкой и оставить настаиваться на 5 минут. Сделать парилку для лица, наклоните лицо над горшком на расстоянии. 25–30 см (чтобы не обжечься). Во время процедуры не открывать глаза. После завершения распылить на лицо и шею тёплую, а затем прохладную воду. Затем нанести увлажняющий крем.
• Мятный скраб использовать как скраб или как маску. Рекомендуется для любой кожи. Его можно применять 2 раза в неделю. 1/2 стакана перемолотых овсяных хлопьев, 1/2 стакана муки миндальной, 1 столовая ложка мелкой морской соли, 1 чайная ложка молотых листьев мяты перечной, 1 чайная ложка молотых листьев розмарина, любое вяжущее средство. В миске смешать 1 столовую ложку сухой смеси (или больше, если использовать для тела) с таким количеством мёда, чтобы получить пасту. Выполняя пальцами массажные движения, аккуратно нанести на лицо и шею. Затем смыть. После процедуры – увлажняющий крем.
• От пигментных пятен. Свежие листья растения измельчить и слегка помять для выделения сока. Добавить равное количество огуречного пюре без кожуры и семян (1 ст. ложка достаточно). Взбить и нанести на лицо. Держать 15 минут. Можно использовать для конкретных участков.
• От тёмных кругов под глазами. В этом случае лучше применять лёд, так как другие средства не рекомендуется наносить под глаза. Смешать 1 ст. ложку мяты, по столько же добавить ромашку, календулу, петрушку и лепестки розы. Заварить кипятком, когда остынет разлить в формочки и поместить в морозильник. Утром это поможет избавиться от отёков и мешков под глазами.

90000 Mint — properties and contraindications, use harm. Peppermint Spices 90001 90002 90003 90004 Ah, peppermint, peppermint, rich in miracles! 90005 90002 Do you know that there are over 25 species in the mint genus? Approximately 10 hybrids of various types are still isolated. The uniqueness of mint is that its varieties have a completely different content of metabolites. Therefore, each species smells differently, and essential oils, depending on this, differ from each other in composition.90003 90002 The most common type of peppermint is peppermint (Mentha piperita). It grows everywhere, and it feels good when grown in gardens, and on an industrial scale. 90003 90002 Commentary by a specialist — Lidiya Kukhareva, specialist in aromatic and medicinal herbs of the Central Botanical Garden 90003 90002 Peppermint is a very healthy herb. We all know about her and often make tea from her. Do you know that mint is part of the composition of cardiac pharmacy products? In the garden, this is a valuable herb that does not require any special care.Peppermint is propagated by rhizome, it can be dug out and transplanted without problems. There is only one caveat — it is undesirable to plant mint in dark places, in such cases it accumulates less biologically active substances. This herb has no side effects. 90003 90002 There is a misconception that when brewing mint you can not add more than one leaf. This is not so: everyone makes mint tea to their liking. There is another misconception — mint should not be given to children. I will say this: it is possible to give mint to children, but only after consulting a doctor.It is also recommended to use it for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, with nausea, and diarrhea. Mint is very good for liver diseases, it is able to dissolve kidney stones. Do you know that mint leaves prevent souring of milk? It is enough to put a couple of leaves of this herb in it. 90003 90016 90002 It is interesting 90003 90002 Peppermint is a hybrid of peppermint water 90020 (Mentha aquatic) and spiky (Mentha spicata). 90021 90003 90023 90002 Mint is very popular as a spice and is widely used in cooking.And it’s great for preparing desserts as well as various homemade dishes, a pleasant mint smell is added to the taste properties. 90003 90004 90020 Peppermint spices: 90021 90005 90002 Immediately after collection, it is necessary to dry the mint leaves in a dark place, which allows you to preserve its unique aroma and color. 90003 90002 Next, the leaves are crushed and hermetically packaged. 90003 90002 Mint should be stored in a dark place and in a tightly closed container so that the spice delights with its aroma for a long time.90003 90002 It is important to know that with proper storage, dry mint leaves almost the same saturated green color. If the color of the spice faded, it means that the wrong method of storage was chosen. 90003 90002 An interesting fact is that in ancient Greece, mint was considered a plant with the properties of an aphrodisiac, so it was forbidden to use by soldiers. 90003 90040 90002 See also: Peppermint: growing on the windowsill 90003 90040 90004 90020 What properties does mint have? 90021 90005 90002 It grows not only in the wild, but is also cultivated by gardeners, it can often be found in the gardens of summer residents.By the way, mint in the garden is a very convenient and useful thing. You can brew a drink at any time by taking a leaf of grass and pouring boiling water over it. The drink is both healthy and tasty. 90003 90002 Peppermint is an official medicinal plant. 90003 90002 It grows almost throughout Belarus and Russia. 90003 90002 As we have already mentioned, it is grown commercially. 90003 90002 It has a high content of essential oils, especially in inflorescences. 90003 90002 It is a large honey plant.Do you know that mint produces quite tasty honey? Of the minuses — not so much finished product you come from this plant. 90003 90002 But peppermint in the wild smells sharply and not very nice 90003 90040 90002 Reference by topic: Side effects and harm from popular medicinal plants that few people know about 90003 90040 90004 90020 The chemical composition of peppermint leaves: 90021 90005 90070 90071 90072 90073 90020 Mint Vitamins 90021 90076 90077 90078 90072 90073 Vitamin A (RE) 90076 90073 212 μg 90076 90078 90072 90073 vitamin B1 (thiamine) 90076 90073 0,082 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 vitamin 90002 У 90094 2 90095 (riboflavin) 90003 90076 90073 0,266 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 vitamin B 90094 3 90095 (pantothenic) 90076 90073 0,338 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 vitamin B 90094 6 90095 (pyridoxine) 90076 90073 0,129 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 vitamin B 90094 9 90095 (folic) 90076 90073 114 μg 90076 90078 90072 90073 vitamin C 90076 90073 31,8 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 vitamin PP (niacin equivalent) 90076 90073 1,706 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 90020 Macronutrients in mint 90021 90076 90077 90078 90072 90073 Calcium 90076 90073 243 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 Magnesium 90076 90073 80 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 Sodium 90076 90073 31 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 potassium 90076 90073 569 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 Phosphorus 90076 90073 73 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 Trace Elements 90076 90077 90078 90072 90073 Hardware 90076 90073 5,08 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 Zinc 90076 90073 1,11 mg 90076 90078 90072 90073 Copper 90076 90073 329 μg 90076 90078 90072 90073 Manganese 90076 90073 1,176 mg 90076 90078 90203 90204 90002 Mint has a whole bunch of useful properties.90003 90004 The benefits of peppermint: 90005 90209 90210 used in folk and traditional medicine; 90211 90210 included in many drugs; 90211 90210 reduces pain and cramping; 90211 90210 known for its choleretic effect; 90211 90210 recommended when vomiting occurs; 90211 90210 It is a natural sedative; 90211 90210 has an anti-inflammatory effect; 90211 90210 neutralizes bad breath; 90211 90210 tones and strengthens; 90211 90210 used to cleanse the skin; 90211 90210 removes fluid from the body; 90211 90210 improves brain function; 90211 90210 reduces appetite due to the menthol contained in it; 90211 90210 promotes hair growth.90211 90238 90016 90002 It is important to know 90003 90002 Peppermint is an excellent refreshing and tonic. Not for nothing that many preparations for the oral cavity (rinses, dental flosses, toothpaste) contain mint. Moreover, the plant kills harmful bacteria. Did you have a busy day? Make yourself mint tea before going to bed — your body will like it! 90003 90023 90002 When should you not use peppermint? 90003 90209 90210 With a tendency to heartburn. Peppermint can cause an additional uproar in your stomach.90211 90210 For allergic reactions. The reaction to peppermint can be completely unexpected. 90211 90210 In the presence of varicose veins. 90211 90210 With increased drowsiness. Due to the fact that mint has a calming property, its use with drowsiness can further slow down the reaction. 90211 90210 In the presence of infertility or problems with conceiving a child. 90211 90210 At low pressure. Everyone knows that eating peppermint lowers blood pressure. 90211 90238 90002 We offer some interesting recipes using peppermint.90003 90004 Homemade recipes with mint 90005 90002 90266 THIS MINT ORDINARY 90267 (for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract) 90003 90002 To prepare the infusion, mint leaves are poured with a glass of boiling water, let them brew in warmth for 15 minutes, and then taken in a tablespoon every three hours. 90003 90271 MINT ESSENTIAL OIL HANDS 90272 90002 To prepare the oil, cut fresh mint in the morning. We collect leaves from the stems, rinse and dry on a towel. Mint needs to be aired, so we put the collected leaves in fresh air for 10 minutes and collect in a bag.90003 90002 We seal the hole with tape and beat the leaves with a wooden hammer to squeeze the juice. We shift the mint into a glass jar, carefully «trample» it, fill it with base oil (olive, coconut, etc.), shake well and leave for a day. Then squeeze the leaves and filter. 90003 90002 Again we collect the leaves and proceed in the same way. The oil is ready! 90003 90002 The shelf life of homemade butter is one year. 90003 90271 MINT JUICE IN HOME 90272 90002 To prepare peppermint juice, fresh peppermint leaves must be thoroughly washed and ground in a blender or meat grinder.Fill the leaves with boiling water, with 100 ml of water per 30 g of leaves. Leave the leaves for several hours, then filter. Heat the broth and bring to a boil. First you need to sterilize the containers for the decoction. Pour and close. The broth is ready to eat. 90003 90040 90002 See also: Sage and Mint — Useful Properties 90003 90040 90271 Homemade Lemonade with Peppermint 90272 90002 You will need a few large lemons, 2 grapefruit, 2 glasses of sugar, 8 mint leaves and 2,5 l of water.Wash lemons, cut and chop in a blender. We start cooking syrup: 2 cups of drinking water are boiled with 1,5 cups of sugar until it is completely dissolved. Pour in advance prepared mashed lemons with water. Add the resulting syrup to the drink. We leave the resulting drink in the refrigerator for 10 hours. Filter, pour juice from grapefruit. You can add sugar to taste. In the resulting lemonade we put mint leaves. We try! 90003 90002 Do you have interesting mint recipes? Please share in the comments! 90003 90040 90002 We also recommend reading: Peppermint: growing on the windowsill 90003 90040 90299 10 USEFUL MINT PROPERTIES — VIDEO 90005 90301 90302 ORDER QUALITATIVE AND CHEAP SEEDS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD AND COTTAGE GOODS.PRICES OF COOKIES. TESTED! JUST VIEW YOURSELF AND BE SURPRISED. THERE ARE REVIEWS. 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Memo table: WEEDS GIVE HINT WHICH SOIL … 90211 90210 Sage and mint — useful properties: Mint and sage — medicinal … 90040 90321 Subscribe to updates in our groups and share.90272 90321 Let’s be friends! 90272 90211.90000 Homemade Peppermint Extract | Sustainable Cooks 90001 90002 90002 90004 90004 90006 90006 90008 90008 90002 90002 90012 90013 Learn how easy and affordable it is to make your own 90014 Homemade Peppermint Extract 90015! Homemade mint extract makes wonderful Christmas and holiday gifts. 90016 90017 90012 90019 90019 90017 90012 90013 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 90016 90017 90012 Innocently plant some mint in your garden and within a few weeks, you’ll be a full-fledged mint farmer.Trying to decide what to do with some of that excess? Homemade peppermint extract is the answer you have been looking for. 90017 90012 Oh, you have not been looking for it? Well, humor me then, m’kay? 90017 90030 How is peppermint extract made? 90031 90012 There are two methods discussed in this post — the Instant Pot and more of a traditional long steep. As the name implies, the Instant Pot gives you pretty much immediate results and the long steep takes one to three months. You’ll get great results either way.90017 90012 The extract process essentially removes the oils and flavors from an item, be it vanilla or peppermint. The oils / flavors are absorbed into a liquid — generally vodka or another alcohol for preservation and use. 90017 90030 Are peppermint oil and extract the same thing? 90031 90012 Nope. Extract has a weaker flavor profile and the oils / flavors are suspended in a liquid. Quality essential oils are only pure oils in a bottle and are more heavily concentrated. 90017 90012 While some people will advocating using essential oils in cooking or in capsule form, this should only be done under strict supervision.Extracts, on the other hand, are safe for internal consumption assuming you do not have any sensitivity to alcohol. 90017 90030 How do you make peppermint extract without alcohol? 90031 90012 Maybe you want to use extracts for kids or do not consume alcohol yourself. There is a way to create extracts without using booze. You’re going to use vegetable glycerin! 90017 90012 You will need to pour boiling water over the mint leaves and then add glycerin to your jar until the leaves are fully covered.And then you’ll place your jars in a slow cooker or Instant Pot on low for three days. Yep, three freaking days! 90017 90012 After that, you’ll strain the herbs and pour a bit of boiling water over the herbs to rinse the glycerin off. Bottle the liquid and use in place of alcohol-based extracts in a 1: 1 ratio. For full instructions and more details, please visit this post. 90017 90030 What Kind of Mint Should I Use? 90031 90012 Honestly? Any kind works fine. The fresh mint available in most stores is actually spearmint and not peppermint.It’s a mad, mad world we live in. 90017 90012 Many years ago I planted three kinds of mint (spearmint, peppermint, and chocolate mint) in a container in my yard and the resulting mint orgy that took place means I have no idea what kind of mint I use for this recipe and others . And guess what? It all works out great! Live a little friends and use whatever you want. 90017 90030 How Do I Use Homemade Peppermint Extract? 90031 90012 Use it in a 1: 1 ratio as you would storebought peppermint extract.It’s great for cooking, desserts, or drinks 90017 90030 Here’s How to Make It: 90031 90062 Instant Pot: 90063 90012 If you are new to pressure cooking and the Instant Pot, check out this post on recipes for Instant Pot beginners. 90017 90066 90067 Rinse your peppermint leaves and add them to a canning jar. You may need to pack them in with a spoon to get everything to fit. 90068 90067 Pour vodka over the leaves. Add the lid and ring and tighten to fingertip tight. 90068 90067 Place 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot and place a wire rack inside.Add the jars. 90068 90067 Put the lid on the Instant Pot, set the vent to «sealing» and press Manual> high pressure> 30 minutes. 90068 90067 Allow for a natural release. Carefully remove the hot jars from the Instant Pot and place on a towel to fully cool. Store in a cool dry place. 90076 90076 90068 90079 90062 Traditional Method: 90063 90066 90067 Rinse your peppermint leaves and add them to a canning jar. You may need to pack them in with a spoon to get everything to fit.m 90068 90067 Pour vodka over the leaves.Put a lid on the jar and shake a few times. 90068 90067 Store in a cool dark place, shaking once a day for the first few weeks. After that, shake it (like a Polaroid picture) whenever you think of it. 90068 90079 90012 Can we be frank about appearance here for a minute? The pressurized leaves are butt-ugly after they have been processed. If giving this as a gift I like to strain the finished extract from the old leaves, decant to another bottle and add a few fresh mint leaves. 90017 90012 90093 90093 90017 90030 Want printable labels for your own homemade peppermint extract? 90031 90012 Click this link to download and print the template I use.Labels print to Avery print to edge round labels in kraft brown (Avery 22808). 90017 90030 Pro Tips / Recipe Notes: 90031 90102 90067 Need to make more or less of the recipe? Click and slide the «servings» number on the recipe card and the ingredients will adjust as needed. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. 90068 90067 You may notice that the Instant Pot extract still smells of alcohol after the extract process. This is normal and the alcohol smell should fade over the next week. 90068 90067 I have an 8 quart Instant Pot and chose to use two 8 oz jam jars for this process.90068 90067 Some recipes will have directions to place the jars in the Instant Pot uncovered. I find this caused too much evaporation of the vodka during the pressure cooking process. 90068 90067 Fingertip tight means you tighten the lid and ring and then loosen it just a tiny bit. This should prevent the jar from forming an actual seal. If that does happen, use a bottle opener and pop it loose when it has cooled. There is no harm in it sealing. 90068 90067 I made multiple batches of this to test it out and found that a longer processing time in the Instant Pot did not result in a more «minty» flavor.90068 90067 Homemade mint extract has a pretty infinite shelf-life as long as it is stored with an air-tight lid. 90068 90117 90030 Other Recipes Like This: 90031 90030 Homemade Peppermint Extract 90031 90012 Prep Time5 mins 90017 90012 Cook Time30 mins 90017 90012 Pressurizing / depressurizing1 hr 90017 90012 Total Time35 mins 90017 90012 Learn how easy and affordable it is to make your own Homemade Peppermint Extract ! Homemade mint extract makes wonderful Christmas and holiday gifts. 90017 90012 Servings: 40 90017 90012 Course: Condiments 90017 90012 Cuisine: American 90017 90012 Keyword: homemade peppermint extract, peppermint extract in the instant pot 90017 90012 Calories: 16kcal 90017 Author: Sarah Cook — Sustainable Cooks 90142 Instant Pot: 90143 90102 90067 90012 Rinse your peppermint leaves and add them to a canning jar.You may need to pack them in with a spoon to get everything to fit.m 90017 90068 90067 90012 Pour vodka over the leaves. Add the lid and ring and tighten to fingertip tight. 90017 90068 90067 90012 Place 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot and place a wire rack inside. Add the jars. 90017 90068 90067 90012 Put the lid on the Instant Pot, set the vent to «sealing» and press Manual> high pressure> 30 minutes. 90017 90068 90067 90012 Allow for a natural release. Carefully remove the hot jars from the Instant Pot and place on a towel to fully cool.Store in a cool dry place and use in a 1: 1 ratio as store-bought extracts. 90017 90068 90117 90142 Traditional Method: 90143 90102 90067 90012 Rinse your peppermint leaves and add them to a canning jar. You may need to pack them in with a spoon to get everything to fit.m 90017 90068 90067 90012 Pour vodka over the leaves. Put a lid on the jar and shake a few times. 90017 90068 90067 90012 Store in a cool dark place, shaking once a day for the first few weeks. After that, shake it whenever you think of it.90017 90068 90117 You may notice that the extract still smells of alcohol after the extract process. This is normal and the alcohol smell should fade over the next few weeks. Fingertip tight means you tighten the lid and ring and then loosen it just a tiny bit. This should prevent the jar from forming an actual seal. If that does happen, use a bottle opener and pop it loose when it has cooled. There is no harm in it sealing. 90012 Nutrition Facts 90017 90012 Homemade Peppermint Extract 90017 90012 Amount Per Serving (1 tsp) 90017 90012 90014 Calories 90015 16 90017 90012 90014% Daily Value * 90015 90017 90012 90014 Fat 90015 0g 90014 0% 90015 90017 90012 Saturated Fat 0g 90014 0% 90015 90017 90012 90014 Cholesterol 90015 0mg 90014 0% 90015 90017 90012 90014 Sodium 90015 1mg 90014 0% 90015 90017 90012 90014 Potassium 90015 19mg 90014 1% 90015 90017 90012 90014 Carbohydrates 90015 0g 90014 0% 90015 90017 90012 Fiber 0g 90014 0% 90015 90017 90012 Sugar 0g 90014 0% 90015 90017 90012 90014 Protein 90015 0g 90014 0% 90015 90017 90012 90014 Vitamin A 90015 145IU 90014 3% 90015 90017 90012 90014 Vitamin C 90015 1.1mg 90014 1% 90015 90017 90012 90014 Calcium 90015 8mg 90014 1% 90015 90017 90012 90014 Iron 90015 0.2mg 90014 1% 90015 90017 90012 * Percent Daily Values ​​are based on a 2000 calorie diet. 90017 90012 90013 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 90016 90017 90012 90013 This recipe was originally published in November 2011. It has been retested and updated with reader feedback. New photos have been added and the recipe has been made printable. For reference, this is the photo from the original post: 90016 90017 90012 90279 90279 90017.90000 Homemade Mint Extract | Simple Life Mom 90001 90002 Homemade Mint Extract is an easy and fun gift to give to people around the holidays, birthdays, wedding gifts, and more. Like Homemade Vanilla Extract, fresh Homemade Mint Extract needs to be started ahead of time. But, where as Vanilla needs to steep at least 4 months, Mint only needs 1 month! That’s over before you know it! 90003 90002 Then you can package it up in a cute little bottle and put it in with your other homemade gifts like the Homemade Vanilla Extract, Homemade Soaps, ooooh or how about Homemade Lotions ?! 90003 90002 90007 90003 90002 Extracts are always easy to make if you grow the plant yourself.And mint is a prolific grower. It will take over your yard if you let it. 90003 90002 So far I’ve made Vanilla, Mint, Stevia, and Lemon Balm extracts (the lemon balm is for a tincture I’m making), and they’ve turned out fabulous! 90012 What else should I try? 90013 I’d love some ideas. 90003 90015 Homemade Mint Extract 90016 90002 Homemade Mint Extract 90003 90002 90003 90021 90002 Author: Kelly — Simple Life Mom 90003 90024 90025 Fresh Mint Leaves of choice (peppermint, cocoa mint, orange mint, etc) 90026 90025 Vodka 90026 90025 Glass Jar 90026 90031 90032 90033 Prepare mint leaves by making sure they are clean and dry.90026 90033 Remove leaves from stem. 90026 90033 Bruise leaves between fingers and add them to a jar, stuffing them down to ¾ full. 90026 90033 Pour in enough vodka to cover the leaves. You can use organic vodka if you are concerned about gmo’s. Or, just buy vodka that was made in a country that has banned gmo’s, like New Zealand or Ireland. 90026 90033 Close lid and place in a dark place for 1 month, shaking occasionally. 90026 90043 90002 3.5.3226 90003 90046 90002 If you have dried mint leaves that you have kept from your garden, they can be used instead.Use the dried leaves in a ratio with the vodka at 1: 4. So if you use one cup of vodka, use 1/4 cup of dried leaves. The dried leaves will need to steep for four months instead of one. 90003 90015 90050 Uses 90016 90002 Use this wonderful mint extract in your favorite baked goods and candies, apply it to your temples when you have a headache, or drink 1 tsp when your stomach is upset or if you have gas. 😉 It also helps with bad breath. So many uses! 90003 90002 Save 90003 .90000 Homemade Mint Lemonade • A Sweet Pea Chef 90001 90002 90003 90003 90005 90002 Maybe because it’s summer. Maybe because it’s finally sunny in San Diego. Maybe because I’m really looking forward to our trip to Austin in October. Maybe because I love lemons … and mint. 90005 90002 90009 90009 90005 90002 For whatever reason, I really wanted some homemade lemonade. 90005 90002 Some homemade 90015 mint 90016 lemonade! 90005 90002 90019 90019 90005 90002 For me, homemade lemonade makes me think of front porches and hot days, of sweet children and parades and of, well, summer.90005 90002 The addition of mint makes this lemonade one refreshing, cool and sweet drink. 90005 90002 90027 90027 90029 90029 90005 90002 I toyed with the idea of ​​making this drink into a cocktail by adding some Vodka or Tequila, but it was just too good the way it was. Fresh. Clean. Pure. 90005 90002 Happy Summer! 90005 90036 ASPC on Instagram 90037 90002 If you give this recipe a try, let me know what you think by leaving a comment and rating it. And do not forget to take a picture and tag it #asweetpeachef on Instagram! I LOVE seeing what you come up with.Enjoy! 90005 90040 90040 90002 Homemade Mint Lemonade: a refreshing twist on a summer classic. 90005 90002 Categories: Drink 90005 90002 Difficulty: Easy 90005 90002 Keyword: mint lemonade, mint lemonade recipe, minted lemonade recipe 90005 90002 Servings: 10 cups 90005 90002 Calories: 62 kcal 90005 90002 Author: Lacey Baier of A Sweet Pea Chef 90005 90002 For the simple honey syrup: 90005 90058 90059 1/2 cup raw honey 90060 90059 2 cups water 90060 90063 90002 For the lemonade: 90005 90058 90059 6 cups water 90060 90059 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice about 6-8 lemons 90060 90059 1/2 cup fresh whole mint leaves 90060 90063 90074 90059 90002 Make a simple honey syrup by combining raw honey and 2 cups water in a saucepan over medium-high heat until honey is dissolved and then let cool.90005 90060 90059 90002 Pour lemon juice and remaining 4 cups water in a large pitcher. Add 1 cup of the simple honey syrup and taste. Gradually add more simple syrup to reach desired sweetness. Stir in mint leaves and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve over ice. 90005 90060 90059 90002 If you do not finish the lemonade the first day, I recommend discarding the mint leaves because they will lose their minty freshness and turn brown. 90005 90060 90087 90002 Nutrition Facts 90005 90002 Homemade Mint Lemonade 90005 90002 Amount Per Serving (1 cup) 90005 90002 90095 Calories 90096 62 Calories from Fat 9 90005 90002 90095% Daily Value * 90096 90005 90002 90095 Fat 90096 1g 90095 2% 90096 90005 90002 Saturated Fat 1g 90095 5% 90096 90005 90002 90095 Sodium 90096 11mg 90095 0% 90096 90005 90002 90095 Potassium 90096 59mg 90095 2% 90096 90005 90002 90095 Carbohydrates 90096 17g 90095 6% 90096 90005 90002 Fiber 1g 90095 4% 90096 90005 90002 Sugar 15g 90095 17% 90096 90005 90002 90095 Protein 90096 1g 90095 2% 90096 90005 90002 90095 Vitamin C 90096 19mg 90095 23% 90096 90005 90002 90095 Calcium 90096 10mg 90095 1% 90096 90005 90002 90095 Iron 90096 1mg 90095 6% 90096 90005 90002 * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.90005.