mint leaves
Cool aromatic foliage
Mint leaves are the aromatic foliage of plants in the mint family, used fresh or dried as a flavoring in cooking and drinks.
Spearmint and peppermint are the most common varieties.
Mint leaves appear in dishes from lamb to tabbouleh, in teas, and as a garnish for cocktails like the mojito: Muddle the mint leaves with sugar and lime.
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- herbFlavorful or medicinal plant
- herb gardenPlot for aromatic culinary plants
- mojitoCuban highball with mint
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- Laab ingredientsminced meat, minced pork, fish sauce, lime juice, rice powder
- potpourridried flowers, rose petals, lavender, cinnamon sticks, cloves
- Breath freshenersAltoids, Tic Tacs, breath spray, peppermint, Trident
- serrated leaves
- smoothie bowlsacai bowl, granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries
- chocolate-dippedstrawberries, pretzels, bananas, cherries, almonds
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