Menthe à l’Eau
A summer café classic: bright green mint syrup stirred into ice-cold water for an instant, cooling sip.
Ingredients
- 20 ml Mint syrup (sirop de menthe)
- 200 ml very cold still water
- ice cubes
- 1 sprig Mint (optional)
Method
- Pour the mint syrup into a tall glass.
- Top up with the very cold water and stir well, then add ice and a mint sprig. Adjust with more syrup or water to taste.
Tips
- Swap the water for sparkling water for a "Perrier menthe", or for clear lemonade for a diabolo menthe.
- Homemade syrup: simmer 200 g sugar with 200 ml water and a big handful of mint until dissolved, steep for 1 hour, strain and chill; it will be pale rather than green.
Sources
Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:
Open Menthe à l’Eau in Nouns Cooking