Coffee Style Peppermint Syrup

Jen Coleman

Who is a coffee Person I have a feeling a lot are .. I didn't start to like coffee at all until one day I was out with a friend in high school and she took me to Starbucks . I got a drink and I was like what is this . I was like this is not coffee but it was and I was hooked but I can't drink coffee black but I could not go to Starbucks every day back then cause I would not have enough money to go every day . I don't know about you but back in high school most were not making a lot of money .. I started to buy coffee creamers all the time cause I could get different flavors and mask the coffee flavor and have it taste like the creamer . As I have gotten older and I love to make things homemade as much as I can I thought I would try my hand at making a easy coffee syrup . I love Christmas and if their was away to have Christmas all year around and all the goodies that go along with Christmas time I would be in heaven .. My all time drink to have is a Peppermint mocha from Starbucks I go so much during Christmas time I could go broke .. This Syrup when made fresh is only good for a short amount of time but it is so good in your Coffee, Hot Chocolate the way my kids love it since I don't let them have coffee that often . If you are a coffee drinker try to make your own syrup it is fun and so easy !! . Enjoy

Ingredients :

1). 1 cup of water I use the filtered water

2). 1-1/4 cup of sugar

3). 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract

Instructions:

1). In a Medium pot you will want to combine water and granulated sugar in a pot . Over about medium Heat you will want to heat it up simmering, stirring until the sugar is dissolved . Don't bring the mixture to a rolling boil or the water will evaporate .

2). Remove the the pot from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract . Let it cool to room temperature . Once it comes to room temperature place the syrup in a air tight container in the fridge for only 1-2 weeks..

What can I do with the Syrup :

feel free to add the syrup to your favorite coffee's , hot chocolate , tea's and don't be afraid to use it in your favorite cocktails .