mint leaf

Herbal cocktail garnish

A mint leaf is a leaf from the mint plant, an aromatic herb with a cool, fresh flavor.

Mint leaves are used in cooking, cocktails, and teas: Muddle the mint leaves for a mojito, garnish with a fresh mint leaf.

The term often appears in recipes and drink menus where the whole leaf matters for presentation or release of flavor.

Related

mojito · cocktail · garnish · cool · cool breeze · aromatic · julep · tea · iced tea · chew · refreshing · sprig · basil · cilantro · herb garden · garden · crisp · iced

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Opposites
oral sensation

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Pungent capsicum fruit

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sensory temperature effect

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Pungent capsicum variety

chili · capsicum · habanero · ghost pepper · mustard seed

Family

mint, leaf, mints, minted, minting, minty, leaves, leafy, leafed

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G