Use this basil simple syrup to flavor summers most refreshing cocktails mocktails lemonades and frozen treats Fresh basil leaves are steeped in sugar and water to create a sweet herbal syrup
Prep Time
30 mins
Dificult
Easy
Servings
45 mins
Ingredients
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.