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

Haseeb Maher
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This sounds like a weird combination.


Georgina Simmons
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I'm not sure how I feel about basil in simple syrup.


Marcine Holmes
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Basil simple syrup? I'm intrigued.


Arhan Khan
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This sounds delicious!


Anna Fisher
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I can't wait to try this.


Saim Saim
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This is a great recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Joseph Naraja
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Lee Horton
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Love this syrup! It's so easy to make and adds a great flavor to drinks.


Franciscar Munyoki
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This syrup is delicious! I've used it in cocktails, mocktails, and even just sparkling water. It's a great way to add a touch of sweetness and herbal flavor to your favorite beverages.


Mohiz Awan
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This simple syrup is a great way to add a unique flavor to your drinks. It's perfect for cocktails, mocktails, or even just adding to sparkling water. I love the subtle basil flavor.


Sahil Jee (Sahil prince)
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I love this syrup! It's so easy to make and adds a wonderful flavor to drinks. I've used it in cocktails, mocktails, and even just sparkling water. It's a great way to add a touch of sweetness and herbal flavor to your favorite beverages.


Mohamen Jan
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This simple syrup is easy to make and adds a delicious flavor to drinks. I've used it in cocktails, mocktails, and even iced tea. It's a great way to add a touch of sweetness and herbal flavor to your favorite beverages.


Adam Yusuf
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I was hesitant to try this syrup because I'm not a big fan of basil, but I'm so glad I did! The flavor is subtle and refreshing, and it really adds something special to drinks.


Saad Mahad
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This simple syrup is a great way to use up fresh basil. It's also a nice change from the usual sugar syrup. I've used it to make cocktails, mocktails, and even pancakes.


Kamaya White
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I've tried many basil simple syrup recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is well-balanced and not too sweet. It's perfect for adding to iced tea, lemonade, or even just sparkling water.


Bongiwe Masentse
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This syrup is so easy to make and adds a wonderful flavor to cocktails, mocktails, and even desserts. I love having it on hand to add a touch of something special to my favorite drinks.


Firoja Bagom
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I made this simple syrup for my basil lemonade, and it was absolutely delicious! The basil added a lovely flavor that really made the lemonade unique. I will definitely be making this again.