42 Mint Recipes to Make this Summer
Is mint overtaking your backyard? Put it to good use with over 40 refreshing mint recipes for drinks, desserts, and everything in between.
For as long as I can remember, we’ve had a patch of spearmint leaves in our backyard. Growing up, we mainly used it for copious amounts of sweet spearmint tea. It was our signature summer beverage–refreshing, light, and sweet enough to give you a little Southern drawl.
Many homes, apartments, and backyards later, the Mr. and I have our own unruly patch of mint, this time growing in the alley behind our house. I never planted it there. It just kind of showed up one day, and it’s been flourishing ever since. Mint is certainly the weed of the herb family, and while it’s ambitious growth can be overwhelming, there are so many ways to put this sweet smelling herb to use. From cocktails to salads to ice cream, here are 42 recipes from NeighborFood and other bloggers to use up that wild and untamed fresh mint!
Refreshing Mint Cocktails
Grapefruit Honey Mojito from One Sweet Mess (featured in collage)
Mango Mint Sparkler from Hungry Couple
Pineapple Mojito Sangria from Kitchen Treaty
Jalapeno Mint Moscow Mule from Tasting Page
Cucumber Mint Green Tea Sangria from Frugal Foodie Mama
Blended Lemon Raspberry Mojito from Food Faith Fitness (featured in collage)
Blueberry Mint Sangria from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Skinny Orange Blueberry Mojito from Wine and Glue
Blackberry Mint Julep from Jelly Toast
Smoothies and other Sweet Sips
Blueberry Mojito Mocktails from NeighborFood
Minty Tropical Smoothies from NeighborFood
Sweet Mint Iced Tea from NeighborFood
Peach Mint Green Smoothie from Frugal Foodie Mama
Sweet Moroccan Mint Tea from The View from Great Island
Limonana (Frozen Mint Lemonade) from An Edible Mosaic
Minty Appetizers and Salads
Za’atar and Mint Butter Bean Salad from An Edible Mosaic
Tabbouleh Salad from NeighborFood
Strawberry, Avocado, and Goat Cheese Salad with Mint Mojito Dressing from NeighborFood
Shrimp and Mint Summer Rolls with Coconut Dipping Sauce from The View from Great Island
Vegan Spinach Mint Pesto from Tasting Page
Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Salad with Mint Vinaigrette from The Kitchen is My Playground
Cucumber Noodle Mint Salad with Strawberry Chia Vinaigrette from Food Faith Fitness
Tzatziki Sauce from Ashlee Marie
Spring Pea and Herb Salad from Foxes Love Lemons
Warm Couscous Salad with Feta and Mint from Healthy Delicious
Minty Main and Side Dishes
Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork from The Food Charlatan
Grilled Rosemary Lemon Leg of Lamb with Mint Sauce from NeighborFood
Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Noodle Soup from NeighborFood
Roasted Asparagus with Pistachio Mint Pesto from Floating Kitchen
Vegetable Mint Stir Fry from Cooking on the Weekends
Chilled Cucumber Mint Yogurt Soup from The Lemon Bowl
Honey Mint Glazed Chicken from Simply Recipes
Chicken Shawarma Gratin with Jalapeno Mint Yogurt from Climbing Grier Mountain
Refreshing Mint Dessert Recipes
Chocolate Mint Cookie Bars from Baking a Moment
Watermelon Lime Mint Popsicles from NeighborFood
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream from Noshing with the Nolands
Minty Grapefruit Brulee from Cooking on the Weekends
Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Mint M&Ms from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Minty Strawberry Lime Ice Box Pie from Home Cooking Memories
Paleo Mint Chip Ice Cream from A Girl Worth Saving
Grilled Peaches with Burrata and Mint from Table for Two
Gluten Free Mint Chocolate Cookies from Texanerin Baking
thank you for educating me about mint……i love especially chocolate mint…..thx
Mmmm I haven’t used a mint a ton but these recipes look so good I def need to try mint more! thx for including my Tzatziki sauce!
I love mint so much – it’s so refreshing for summer! Great collection, thanks so much for including me!