Teissiere mint syrup is a refreshing French mint syrup drink. This teissiere syrup was first made by Mathieu Teissiere who introduced fruit based beverages in France.
Green Mint syrup is my favourite after espresso coffee syrup. To make this mint teissiere syrup, I used fresh green mint leaves, water and pure cane sugar. That simple!
This syrup is kid-friendly, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and non-alcoholic drink that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Our homemade teissure syrup has no artificial sweeteners, preservatives or colours. It’s purely natural and organic.
Uses of syrup teissiere mint
- Beverages: Mix your homemade Teissiere-style mint syrup with sparkling water for a refreshing homemade mint soda or use it as a base for mocktails and cocktails.
- Desserts: Drizzle the mint syrup over ice cream, sorbet, or use it as a sweetener for desserts like cakes or fruit salads.
- Savory Dishes: Explore the savory side by incorporating the mint syrup into salad dressings, marinades for grilled vegetables, or glazes for meats.
Teissiere green mint syrup ingredients
- Fresh green mint leaves
- Water
- Granulated sugar
Teissiere-style mint syrup recipe
Teisseire-Style Mint Srup Recipe
Teissiere mint syrup is a refreshing French mint syrup drink. This teissure syrup was first made by Mathieu Teissure who introduced fruit based beverages in France.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh green mint leaves washed and stems removed
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
Infusion Process:
- In a saucepan, combine the fresh mint leaves and water.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, allowing the mint leaves to infuse the water for about 10 minutes.
Straining:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mint infusion cool slightly.
- Strain the mint leaves, pressing them gently to extract the flavor, and discard the leaves.
Simple Syrup:
- Return the mint-infused water to the saucepan and add granulated sugar.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar completely dissolves, forming a simple syrup.
Cooling:
- Allow the mint syrup to cool to room temperature. This ensures that the flavors fuse together.
Storage:
- Transfer the cooled mint syrup to a clean, airtight container. Store Teissiere mint syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
Recipe tips
- For a more intense mint flavor, let the mint leaves steep longer during the initial infusion.
- Experiment with the syrup-to-water ratio to find your preferred sweetness level.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for a hint of citrusy brightness.
