How To Make Mint Infused Oil

A close up of dried mint in front of a glass jar. The glass jar has dried mint inside steeping in oil. There's a bottle of oil in the background.

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If you love the cool, calming scent of mint, mint infused oil is something you’ll want to keep in your home apothecary. It uses only two ingredients and is easy and inexpensive to make.

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Prep Time 10

Infusion Time 21

Total Time 21 10

Servings: 1 jar

Course: Infused Oils

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup Fresh or dry mint - here's a bulk source
1.5 cups Carrier oil of your choice - such as olive oil, sweet almond oil, fractionated coconut oil, or jojoba oil

Equipment

Glass jars for the infusion and storing the infused oil – I use these glass mason jars
Mesh strainer or cheesecloth - I like this unbleached cheesecloth
Optional - Oil dropper bottle to make using the oil easier - I like these

Method

If you’re using fresh mint, wash and pat dry the leaves. Leave them on a plate or paper towel to dry.
After the leaves are dry, lightly crumble them and add them to a clean glass jar. Fill the jar ⅔ full.
Pour your carrier oil over the leaves, leaving 1” of head space above the leaves.
Add a lid and label and date it. For a solar infusion, set it in a warm, sunny place for 2-3 weeks.
After 3 weeks, the next step is to use a mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the oil off.
Compost the leaves and store the infused oil in a glass jar. It’s best to store it in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight to preserve the benefits in the oil.

Notes

Ways to use it

Massage into sore muscles after exercise or long hours at a desk
Apply a small amount to temples for tension relief and headache support
Rub onto chest or neck to help with cooling
Use in homemade balms or salves
Include in foot soaks for tired feet or post-exercise recovery

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