Syrup

Mint Cordial

Mint cordial is a sweet herb syrup infused with mint—cooling, green, and meant for diluting into still or sparkling water and cocktails. Spearmint leans candy-sweet; peppermint is sharper. Dilute for summer drinks; use in julep-style and chocolate desserts. Distinct from crème de menthe (alcoholic).

Also known as: Mint Syrup

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

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Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Garden Mint Syrup

Peppermint Cordial

Spearmint Cordial

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDilutedLiquidPourableRaw

Provenance

Fair TradeOrganicSingle OriginTraditional

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

CoolingCordialDilutableHerbalLiquidMintySweetSweetener

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 302

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 20 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 79.4 g
Dietary Fibre 0.21 g
Total Sugars 68.8 g
Complex / starch 2.03 g
Protein 0.18 g
Water 21.2 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 302 kcal
Water 21.2 g
Carbohydrates 79.4 g
- Sugars 68.8 g
  - Monosaccharides 48.2 g
  - Disaccharides 20.6 g
- Starch 2.03 g
  - Amylose 0.51 g
  - Amylopectin 1.52 g
  - Digestible Starch 1.73 g
  - Resistant Starch 0.2 g
- Fibre 0.21 g
  - Soluble Fibre 0.07 g
  - Insoluble Fibre 0.14 g
Protein 0.18 g
Vitamins 25.2 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.06 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 2.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.11 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 252 mg
- Major Minerals 246 mg
  - Calcium 43 mg
  - Sodium 20 mg
  - Potassium 183 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.2 mg
  - Iron 0.8 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 5 µg
Salt 0.05 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.11 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.06 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 2.2 · vitamin-e: 0.11 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 20.03 · Potassium: 183 · Calcium: 43 · Iron: 0.8 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·

Syrups are sugar-dense liquids; natural types may retain minerals while refined syrups are mostly carbohydrate.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Mint Cordial.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

1800GB

British cordial makers bottled mint as a cooling sweet syrup.

1900

Mint cordials and syrups entered soda fountain and home-drink culture.

2000

Craft mint syrups became bar staples for mojitos and iced teas.