I have the answer you have been looking for. I know what you have been thinking…
How can I possibly make my fresh mint last longer.
(Am I right?)
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Our CSA recently started up again, and ’tis the season of mint. In vain have wasted mint while trying all types of different methods to preserve it.
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You name it I’ve tried it – washing and pat-drying, freezing freshly picked leaves, wrapping sprigs in a paper towel, storing it by the window in a vase… All of those methods are great if you like dried out, crispy, brittle mint leaves.
I HAVE FOUND A SOLUTION. (Caps-lock 100% warranted.)
Take your mint sprigs and place in a jar/glass. Fill with about 1-2″ of water.
Don’t let any leaves sit in water, otherwise your water will get manky and your mint moldy.
Take a (clean) plastic bag and place it over the top of the mint and tuck under the bottom of your glass.
Place in the fridge.
Enjoy fresh mint! I have had my leaves in the fridge for 2 weeks now and they are still nice and crisp.
I am thrilled that I have finally found a mint-preserving method that actually works – so naturally I had to share it with the world.
I wish you many minty mojitos on this holiday weekend! Cheers and Happy 4th of July!
What do you like to make with mint leaves?
I love to make mojitos or chocolate mint ice cream!
Thanks for tip! I work as a chef and only had to chuck a nice bunch of mint from my fridge today, as it had turned
I’ll keep this tip in mind next time!
You are welcome! I hate throwing away fresh herbs so I’m so happy to have found something that works!
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I throw mint into the vitamix with cucumbers and ice and a little stevia – although, I prefer the look of your mojito.
perfect! tonight i made a strawberry lemonade with vodka and meant to put in the mint! (pretty tempeted to make a pun there but i didn’t). oh well- now i know how to keep it longer!
I have a couple of herb keepers from pampered chef that work the same way. It works with all fresh herbs I’ve tried, especially cilantro which is a pain to keep fresh!
Oh! that sounds tasty! And refreshing on a hot night like tonight!
I will have to try one of those! I don’t have one!
Even ur sprigs don’t touch water tip. Don’t they have to or is it otherwise. Jus more confused Bc u mentioned leaves shouldn’t touch water
Thanks so much for this tips, i bought a couple of mint leaves n after the second day, it startrd turning brown till is finally became all sorgy
Thanks. Its very helpful