Got loads of fresh mint? This stuff runs rampant in the summer. Lucky for you, there are so many ways to use this incredible fresh herb! Mint is one of the most versatile of herbs: it works just as well in savory and sweet recipes! Add it to drinks and cocktails for the best refreshing flavor. Pull off beautiful leaves to garnish desserts, or throw it into salads to make a beautiful green pop. You can even use it to make pesto. Here are all our favorite ways to use this beautiful herb.
And now…the best mint recipes to try!
Mint benefits
While not all recipes above use a large quantity of mint, drinking mint tea or mint water is a good way to get more mint in your life! (Or making that mint pesto…yum!) Mint is known to have health benefits such as:
soothing upset stomachsrelieving headachesboosting your energy
Read more about the Health Benefits of Mint here. See also: How to Store Mint
More herb recipes
Summer is the best time to cook with herbs! Here are a few more of our collections of recipes with fresh herbs: No reviews
Basil Recipes Basil is king in the summer! Try pesto, pizza, pasta and more. Cilantro Recipes Cilantro is all about big flavor! It’s perfect in sauces, salsa, and guacamole. Thyme Recipes There’s almost nothing that a sprig of fresh thyme doesn’t make better.Dill Recipes Dill has a unique flavor! Try it in dips, potato salad, and of course…pickles.Tarragon Vinegar Make DIY vinegar with this fresh herb! It’s easy to infuse subtle herby flavor, great for salad dressings and roasted vegetables.Chives Recipes The best recipes with this garlicky, oniony fresh herb, from dips to potato soup.Parsley Recipes Parsley adds an herby brightness, perfect for salads and main dishes.Rosemary Recipes This herb’s evergreen flavor is perfect for adding flavor to potatoes, breads, dips and more.
