BASIL SIMPLE SYRUP

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Fresh basil leaves are steeped in sugar and water to create a sweet herbal syrup to flavor summer's most refreshing cocktails, mocktails, lemonades, and frozen treats. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Provided by foodelicious

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Syrup Recipes

Time 41m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove basil leaves; let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 25 g

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