When it comes to distinct food flavoring, mint is one of those love it or hate it ingredients, but a heightened allure for zest has prompted a diverse array of minty food innovations that are sure to entice anyone looking to add a kick to their cuisine.
More than just a simple beverage topping or edible accessory, mint has become a mainstream ingredient in everything from dessert dishes to gourmet meals, utilizing its zesty flavoring to enhance ordinary recipes with more flair. Reflecting a consumer desire for more exotic and exciting flavor alternatives in their everyday cuisine, these minty food examples will definitely have foodies pleasantly surprised at all the ways that these zesty ingredients can be consumed.
From boozy mint cookies to fruity cheese poppers, these minty food innovations will surely tantalize taste buds with their use of exuberant flavoring.
34 Examples of Minty Food Fascination
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Mini Wrapped Cookie Candies
Peppermint Candy Sugar Cookies are a Sweet Treat to Carry with You
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Breath-Freshening Mint Brownies
This 'Averie Cook' Triple Layer Fudge Creation is Sinfully Good
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Gourmet Cucumber Shooters
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make a Refreshing Spiked Treat
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Breath-Freshening Bites
The Milk Chocolate Cupcake With Fresh Mint Icing Will Refresh Your Mouth
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Peppermint Patty Cookies
Enjoy Classic York Mints with These Sallys Baking Addiction Biscuits
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Garden Herb Cakes
Roberta's Unusual Cake Recipe Gets its Green Color from Parsley & Mint
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Edible Peppermint Utensils
Candy Cane Spoons are Deliciously Practical Christmas Treats
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Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Indulge This Christmas with this All Day I Dream About Food Recipe
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Crunchy Christmas Lollipops
Get Into the Holiday Spirit with the ‘Liv Life’ Candy Cane
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Whipped Minty Frosted Treats
The Mint Chocolate Cupcake Cones are a Little Bite of Christmas
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Citrus Cocktail Popsicles
These Citrus Basil Mojito Pops are the Perfect Way to Cool Off
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Boozy Mint Cookies
The Mojito Macarons Are Modeled After Sweet Summer Drinks
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Fruity Cheese Poppers
Joy the Baker's 'Simple Roasted Apricots With Honey Mascarpone' is Flavorful
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Curious Cone-Topped Desserts
The Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Updates the Ice Cream Truck Favorite
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Boozy Cream-Topped Cakes
The Limoncello Float Cupcake is the Perfect Grownup Treat
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Vintage Sweet Santa Smokes
The Candy Cane Cigarettes are Fun and Not Harmful to Your Health
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Fluffy Spearmint Bites
The Cupcakes and Cashmere 'Peppermint Marshmallows' Are Fresh
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Delicious Ireland Celebratory Donuts
These St.Patrick's Day Donuts Look Deliciously Minty
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Peppermint-Infused Brownies
Wave Goodbye to Diets with this How Sweet It Is Chocolate Concoction
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Mountainous Mint Swirls
The Peppermint Snow Peaks are Festive and Delicious
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Holiday Halitosis Treats
These Holiday Mints Fight Bad Breath and Spark Winter Cheer
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Fiery Hot Holiday Candies
These Spicy Candy Canes Were Inspired by Sriracha Hot Sauce
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Bourbon-Spiked Cocktail Sweets
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with These Mint Julep Cookies
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Zesty Cream Cookies
The Latest Oreo Flavor to be Released is 'Limeade Oreo'
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Mischeivous Prank Candy Canes
Prank Your Friends with these Gravy & Wasabi Flavored Candy Canes
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Meaty Christmas Confections (UPDATE)
The Jumbo Bacon Candy Cane Will Make Your Mouth Water
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Biscuit-Infused Java Tasters
Try the Two Girl Scoute Cookie Creamer Flavors from Coffee-Mate
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Dill-Flavored Candy Canes
The Pickle Candy Canes Would Make Fun Christmas Gifts
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Peppermint Whoopie Sandwiches
The Peppermint Brookie Pies are Gluten and Dairy-Free
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Cuban-Inspired Marshmallow Confections
The Mojito Rice Krispie Treats is a Perfect Summer Dessert
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Boozy Mint Floats
This Mojito Float Turns the Popular Mint Cocktail Into a Boozy Ice Cream Treat
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Festive Cinnamon-Inspired Sweets
Satisfy a Gooey Craving with Cinnabon Candy Canes
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Invigoratingly Minty Cupcakes
This 'My Baking Addiction' Dessert is Better Than Any Breath Mint
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Refreshing Mint Sugar Cubes
Spice Up Your Warm Drinks with a Minty Sugar Cube
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Candy-Flavored Beverages
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Ice Cream-Inspired Candy Bars
The KitKat Chocolate Mint Ice Cream is Available in Japan
Popsicle-Flavored Hard Teas
Twisted Tea Rocket Pop Channels the Flavors of a Summertime Treat
Cookie-Inspired Cosmetics
Hard Candy x Girl Scouts is a Limited-Time Treat for Beauty Lovers
Spicy Co-Branded Mints
Tic Tac and Del Taco Dropped a Spicy Mint Idea on April 1st
Lollipop-Inspired Toothpastes
The Chupa Chups x Hismile Flavors Sweeten Daily Oral Care Rituals
Campfire Dessert Muffins
Mrs. Freshley's Deluxe Hershey's S’mores Mini Muffins are Convenient
Better-for-You Sugarless Gums
Refresh Gum's Expansion Pack Shares a Plant-Based Chewing Gum Trio
Sensorial Shower Foams
Sundae's Whipped Shower Foams Come in Decadent Scents Like Chocolate
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Business-Oriented Dessert Mixes
Nestlé Professional Debuts the New Milkybar and Aero Dessert Mixes
Ice Cream-Inspired Candy Bars
These Nestlé Sharing Bags Come in Four Flavor Options
Sour Oral Care Powders
Hismile's Sour Powder Turns Any Toothpaste Flavor Sour
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Pickle-Flavored Cheese Curds
Beehive Cheese's Pickle Curds are Infused with Dill and Garlic Flavor
Cookies-Inspired Personal Care Lines
Native Unveils a Girl Scouts of the USA Personal Care Line
Vitamin-Enhanced Mints
quip Mints Support Oral Health with Vitamin D, Zinc and Xylitol
Mint Private Label Kitchenware
Target is Launching a Figmint Kitchenware Collection in Mint
Food-Hued Serveware
The Pantone x H&M Home Collab Plays with the Colors of Citrus and Peppers
Collaborative Dessert Fragrances
Meringue Magique Has Whipped Cream & Praline Notes
Craft Cocktail Popcorn Snacks
Eatable Offers Chocolate Espresso Martini Milk Chocolate Kettle Corn
Beer-Flavored Breath Mints
Miller Lite Beer Mints Have a Libation Flavor with No Alcohol
Ube Sweet Potato Baos
Minty Z Boasts a Delicious, Flavorful, and Picturesque Bao Recipe
Pickle-Flavored Mochi Bites
My/Mochi Unveiled Pickle Mochi Ice Cream for National Pickle Day
Botanically Inspired Food Flavors
The Flavorchem Bloom Collection is Optimized for Food and Drinks
Watermelon Mint Kids Toothpastes
Boka is a Viral Brand Known for Its Fun Toothpaste Flavors
Pistachio-Flavored Toothpastes
Hismile's Pistachio Papi Toothpaste Boasts an Unconventional Taste
Pickle-Infused Trail Mixes
Daily Crunch x Cleveland Kitchen Created a Tangy, Pickle-Inspired Snack
Crispy Collaboration Snack Products
Chex Mix Muddy Buddies Girl Scout Thin Mints Has a Rich Flavor
Glittering Cookie Butters
The T28 x DEUX Glitter Cookie Butter Was Inspired by Lip Jellies
Spice-Infused Lip Balms
Tasty Bite's Spice Balms Highlight the Bold Flavors of Its Curries
Private Label Kitchenware Collections
The Figmint Kitchenware Collection is Exclusively at Target
Textural Candy-Inspired Refreshments
Mentos Drinks Come in Three Non-Sparkling Varieties
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Sprayable Food Colorings
Wilton Color Mist Food Color Spray Elevates Any Recipe
Minty Cheesecake Slices
Peppermint Stick Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake is at The Cheesecake Factory
Multi-Sensory Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Extremes Start Off Sour or Spicy and Transition to Sweet
Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough
Doughpamine Makes Unconventional Flavors Like Miso Peanut Butter
Peppermint-Flavored Baking Chips
Trader Joe's Peppermint Flavored Baking Chips are holiday-ready
Minty Cookie-Infused Pancakes
The IHOP Girl Scout Thin Mints Pancakes are Arriving for Spring
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Crunchy Dessert-Flavored Candies
Skittles Desserts Capture the Tastes of Classic Treats
Sour Cream Frozen Desserts
Chipotle's Sour CREAMi Ice Cream Recipe is Tangy, Sweet and Super Rich
Mystery Milk Beverages
Milk2Go's Mystery Flavour Challenges Canadians to Guess the Newest Release
Controversial Corn Chips
Coriander Doritos is a "Fragrant and Indulgently Soapy” Snack
Sweet Pickle Dips
Plucky Pickle Dip's Two New Dips Blend Cream Cheese & White Beans
S'more-Packed Ice Creams
These New Ben & Jerry’s Sundaes Focus on Toasted Marshmallows
Vegan Mint Cream Liqueurs
Panther M*lk Mint Tastes Like Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Flavor-Packed Candy Products
Mentos Discovery Has 14 Flavors in Each Pack and are Vegan-Friendly
Zesty Candied Pistachios
Live Loud Foods' Premium Nuts Elevate Snacking & Charcuterie Boards
Flavor-Forward Cashew Snacks
Planters' Cashew Nut Snacks Satisfy Cravings for Bold Flavors
Moisturizing Minty Lip Masks
The Sweet Mint Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is Richly Moisturizing
Bourbon-Specific Snacks
The Sweetery's Bourbon Buddies Enhance the Drinking Experience
Effervescent Indian-Inspired Beverages
Bollygood Makes Uniquely Flavored Limades and Lemonades
Globally Inspired Lemonades
Little Maven Lemonade Shares a Classic Refreshment with a Twist
Sleep-Supporting Mints
Neuro's Sleep & Recharge Meltaway Mints Boast a Quick-Release Formula
Playful Multipurpose Seasonings
McCormick's Flavor Maker Seasonings Work as Toppings & Ingredients
Nutty White Chocolate Drinks
Tim Horton's Has New White Chocolate Macadamia Flavored Drinks
Fudgy Pretzel Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry's New Impretzively Fudged Flavor is Sweet & Salty
Botanical Coffee Flavors
Marquis Introduces Its First Botanical-Inspired Flavor, Lemon Lavender
Festive Minty Mocha Beverages
The Starbucks Merry Mint White Mocha is Here for the Holidays
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Intense Matcha Soft Serves
This Matcha Treat is Paired with Intensely Green Umami Biscuits
Paddy's Day Matcha Drinks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Has a New Minty Matcha Ice Blended Drink
Freeze-Dried Candy Donuts
Shipley Do-Nuts' POPTASTIC do-nut Features Freeze-Dried Skittles
Breath Freshener Cosmetics Collections
The Rude Cosmetics x Mentos Beauty Collection is Refreshing
Sharing-Focused Candy Products
These Mentos Sharing Bags Come in Two Options
Freeze-Dried Ice Creams
Super Garden Creates "Ice Cream That Doesn't Melt"
Remixed Spiced Cheese Snacks
These Frito-Lay Snacks Include New and Returning Flavors
Mustard-Flavored Candies
French's Created Limited-Edition Skittles for National Mustard Day
Latte-Flavored Toothpastes
Hismile's Iced Latte Toothpaste Energizes Taste Buds & Brightens Smiles
Mystery Toothpaste Flavors
Hismile is Giving Away Custom Mystery Flavors Every Friday in April
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Springtime Mediterranean Cookies
The Taziki's White Chocolate Lemon Cookie Has a Balanced Flavor
Springtime Dessert Liqueurs
Baileys Mint Choc Milkshake is Perfect for Boozy Shakes
Donut-Flavored Toothpastes
Hismile's Cinnamon Donut Toothpaste Supports Decadent Daily Care
Bright Zesty Fragrances
Citrus Circus by Snif Smells of Creamsicle, Sparkling Water & Zesty Fruit
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Cookie-Flavored Malt Balls
The Girl Scout Thin Mints Milk Chocolate Malt Balls are Convenient
Peppermint Ice Cream Cookies
Crumbl has a new Peppermint Ice Cream Cookie for December
Mini Snacking-Friendly Cookies
Tiny Tate's Cookies Come in Two Flavor Options
Savory Cocktail Dips
An Elegant Bar Order Inspired Chelsea Living Room's Dirty Martini Dip
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Soft Swirled Dessert Pints
Blue Bunny Twist Pints Bring the Soft Serve Experience Home
Customizable Drink Drops
The Sugar Lab's Custom Holiday Drink Drops Add Minty Flavor to Beverages
Extra Indulgent Ice Cream Bars
Perry's Ice Cream Makes Super-Premium, Portion-Controlled Treats
Thirst-Quenching Energy Drinks
TENZING Natural Energy Lime & Mint Features Natural Ingredients
Flavor-Infused Cheese Slices
These Kraft Singles Flavored Cheese Slices Come in Three Options
Seasonal Marshmallow Flavors
JET-PUFFED Relaunches its Seasonal Marshmallows for 2023
Seaweed-Infused Cookies
Smile & Take Shakes Up Classic Cookie Recipes by Adding Seaweed
Citrusy Meringue Ice Creams
Graeter’s Lemon Meringue Pie Ice Cream is Creamy Yet Crisp
Bite-Sized Snacking Cheeses
Mozzamini Pearls Make Easy Everyday Snacks & Luxurious Appetizers
Honey-Sweetened Sparkling Cocktails
Fizzy Beez Makes Full-Flavored Sparkling Cocktails with Honey
Blueberry Muffin Cannabis Bites
These Edibles Offer the Pleasing Softness Of Morning Muffins
Zinc-Infused Breath Mints
breathROX Come in Three Flavor Options
Chai-Flavored Mints
Trader Joe’s Chai Tea Mints are Made with Black Tea & Warming Spices
Festive Ice Cream Bites
My/Mochi Offers Festive Flavors Ahead of the Holidays
Lickable Sour Candy Drinks
World of Sweets Partners with Zed Candy on the New 'Screamers Big Lick'
Liquid Cocktail Spices
Addition's Tinctures Infuse Drinks with Savory, Spicy & Sweet Flavors
Aerated Marshmallow Toppings
Sh'mallow is a Light an Fluffy Topping That Can Be Toasted
Scouts-Inspired Muffin Snacks
Little Bites Girl Scout Toast-Yay! Muffins are Limited-Edition
Plaque-Fighting Dog Treats
PetIQ, Inc. Expands Minties® Dental Treats to Include Large Dogs
Flavored Teeth Whitening Strips
Zimba Makes 30-Minute Whitening Strips in Grape, Peach & More
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Minty Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tate's Bake Shop Just Unveiled New Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Blue Raspberry Toothpastes
Hismile's Blue Raspberry Toothpaste Boasts a Hyped Flavor
Discounted Spring-Ready Liqueurs
Baileys Launches the Mint Choc Shake Flavor for Cheaper on Amazon
Blueberry Muffin Popcorns
Popcorn Kitchen's Newest Flavor Was Inspired by a Berry Breakfast
Artisan Ingredient Marketplaces
Nutterie Offers Nuts, Seeds, Dried Fruits and Artisan Snack Mixes
Blend-It-Yourself Milkshakes
F’real Reveals a New Mint Choc Chip Milkshake Flavor
Festive Mochi Bites
Bubbies Unveiled Limited-Edition Holiday Mochi Ice Cream Flavors
Lemon-Infused Dessert Dips
Stonemill Kitchens' Lemon Bar Dessert Dip is Limited-Edition
Alcohol-Inspired Food Flavorings
These Alcohol-Inspired Flavors Have a Delicious Profile
Seltzer-Infused Breathmints
Ice Breakers Debuted a New Seltzer-Infused Sparkling Mint
Sugar Cookie Ice Creams
Dippin’ Dots Has Just Unveiled a New Frozeti Dough Flavor
Indulgent Grape Toothpastes
Hismile Grape Bubblegum Toothpaste is Bursting with Fresh Flavor
Vegan After-Dinner Mints
NOMO's After-Dinner Mints are Free from Dairy, Gluten, Eggs and Nuts
Exclusive Mint Chocolate Cookies
Tate’s Bake Shop Releases New Limited-Edition Mint Cookies
Elevated Fresh Snacking Dips
Marie's Fresh Produce Dips Come in Four Flavors
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Festive Snack Cake Desserts
The Mr Kipling Signature Collection Has Been Updated for the Holidays
Zesty Herbal Mixes
The Spice House Debuts the New Green Goddess Dressing Mix
Bold Snacking Cheeses
Crystal Farms Dairy Co.'s New Flavors Elevate Eating Occasions
Sharable Minty Candy Bars
The Galaxy Smooth Mint Bar is Perfect for New and Existing Fans
Piquante Hummus Varieties
Fresh Cravings Launches the Tajin and Dill Pickle Hummus Versions
Fudgy Peppermint Chocolate Cookies
Peppermint Chocolate Cookies Have Landed at Jimmy John's
Brownie Batter Whipped Creams
Whipnotic's Newest Flavored Whipped Cream is Decadent & Low-Sugar
Retro-Inspired Yogurt Snacks
Müller Corner Originals Revives a 90s-Inspired Yogurt Product
Savory Ice Cream Treats
Milk Bar’s Seasonal Summer Offerings are Available at Bakeries Nationwide
Creamy QSR Mint Coffees
Wendy's Peppermint Frosty Cream Cold Brew is Sweet and Minty
Gingersnap Cookie Cocktails
Moxies' Gingerbread Dream Cocktails Features a Cookie on Top
Summertime Refreshment Chewing Gums
Extra Refreshers Strawberry Lemon Will Entice Candy Fans
Cookie-Flavored Candy Canes
The Girl Scout Thin Mints Candy Canes Come in Boxes of 12
Spiced Cinnamon Desserts
Pierre's Ice Cream Reintroduces the 'Cinnamon Ice Cream' for Consumers
Zesty Spiced Chocolates
CocoTutti Chocolates' Moroccan Spice with Lime Features Exotic Flavors
Minty Cookie-Inspired Brownies
Girl Scout Thin Mints Brownies are Coming to Sam's Club