Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup water
- Green food coloring (or matcha for natural hue), optional
- Dried mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, steep fresh mint leaves in boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and discard leaves.
- Return mint-infused water to bowl and sprinkle gelatin over surface. Let bloom 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Heat gently until sugar dissolves (do not boil). Pour into mint water and stir until fully dissolved.
- Stir in food coloring (if using) until vibrant emerald green.
- Pour into a lightly oiled 8×8-inch pan or silicone mold. Refrigerate 3–4 hours until set.
- Cut into cubes, dust with dried mint, and serve with dry ice mist for dramatic flair (handle dry ice safely).
Notes
- Use matcha powder (1/2 tsp) for a natural green tone and subtle earthiness.
- For a vegan version, substitute agar-agar for gelatin (use 2 tbsp agar, boil 2 minutes).
- Dry ice adds theatrical effect but must be handled with gloves and used in well-ventilated areas—never consume directly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Chilled set
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cube
- Calories: 22 Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
