Photography by David B. Moore

1. SWEET WATER
Capitalizing on peppermint’s natural cooling and relaxing qualities, Soma Beverage Co. offers MetroMint peppermint water with no added sugar or sweeteners.

2. LIQUID LUXURY
Add a drop of LorAnn Oils’ peppermint oil when making homemade ice cream or shortbread cookie dough.

3. TEA TIME
Revolution’s Southern Mint Herbal Tea is the company’s version of traditional English mint tea.

4. HOLIDAY CRUSH
Give iced brownies or truffles a coat of holiday cheer by sprinkling them with crushed peppermints.

5. DYNAMIC DUO
Mint and chocolate make a delicious sweet-and-savory combination. This square is a sample of Lindt’s mint-infused dark chocolate.

6. IN A JAM
Not just a condiment to serve with lamb, mint jelly also can enhance desserts. Drop a dab in the center of a chocolate thumbprint cookie, or thin the jelly with warm water to drizzle over lemon sorbet or fresh fruit.

7. BLISS BAR
Ghirardelli chocolate surrounds mint filling in this heavenly candy bar.

8. OUI OUI
La Vie de La Vosgienne’s naturally flavored peppermint drops freshen breath with one of nature’s oldest remedies. The candies are a product of France.