Use this basil simple syrup to flavor the tastiest summertime mocktails, frozen delights, and drinks. A sweet herbal syrup is made by steeping fresh basil leaves in water and sugar.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 10 mins |
| Additional Time: | 30 mins |
| Total Time: | 45 mins |
| Servings: | 8 |
| Yield: | 1 cup |
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for 30 minutes.
- Drain syrup through a mesh strainer into a sterilized glass jar; discard basil leaves. Let cool, then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Reviews
Simply delicious! I will enjoy finding used for it
I let mine steep for several hours (b/c I forgot about it), and it is perfect. Pairs nicely with gin and ice. A great summer refresher!
I used it for Strawberry Basil Lemonade- It was wonderful and easy to make and freeze
Made this today for a dinner party to serve with Lemon sorbet. Big hit! No changes the recipe. Will definitely make again.
Great simple recipe that will take normal cocktails to a new level. I used it to add sweetness to a watermelon, apple, lime and mango juice cocktail. It really pulled it together.