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.
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Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Syrup Recipes
Time 41m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
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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Micah Boughamer
[email protected]I love this syrup! It's so versatile. I use it in cocktails, mocktails, and even in my coffee.
Meybell Trabanino
[email protected]This syrup is a great way to use up extra basil. It's also a great gift idea.
TriTon Salvage & Demolition
[email protected]I've made this syrup several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to add a little sweetness and basil flavor to my drinks.
Josphat Kariuki
[email protected]This is the best basil simple syrup recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
MD Asik Asik
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of basil, but this syrup is actually really good. It's not too overpowering and it adds a nice flavor to my drinks.
Jane Daniel
[email protected]This syrup is a great way to add a little something extra to your favorite drinks.
A.J. Love
[email protected]I've been using this syrup in my iced tea all summer and it's been a hit with my friends and family.
Ashtien
[email protected]This is my new go-to simple syrup recipe. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious.
Blerina8 Blerina8
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical at first, but this syrup is actually really good. It's not too sweet and the basil flavor is very subtle.
MUSTAFA Al , Zoghbi
[email protected]I made this syrup for the first time last week and I'm already obsessed. It's the perfect way to add a little sweetness and basil flavor to my drinks.
Victor Salazar
[email protected]I love using this syrup in my summer drinks. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Björn Pettersson
[email protected]This basil simple syrup is amazing! It's so easy to make and adds a delicious flavor to my cocktails and mocktails.