CUCUMBER-BASIL SYRUP
If your garden produces more cukes than you can eat, try this syrup. Great with seltzer water, in a gin tonic, or just with vodka on ice.
Provided by nch
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Syrup Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Remove ends of the cucumbers and discard. Slice cucumbers very finely. Toss in a bowl with the salt and set aside for a few minutes until the salt has drawn out a good amount of liquid.
- Drain cucumbers in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Squeeze them a little but not too much. Measure out 1 cup and discard the rest.
- Muddle the basil and add it to the cucumber liquid. Let it steep in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Strain liquid into a saucepan, squeezing basil well to extract any liquid. Stir in sugar and bring to a boil, then add lemon juice and reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 212 degrees F (100 degrees C), stirring once in a while.
- Let cool slightly, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass bottle and let cool. Seal tightly and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 36.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
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Nadir noonari
noonarin27@yahoo.comI've tried this recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's the perfect summer drink!
Umer Ch
c_umer28@yahoo.comThis syrup is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Rayan Manoubi
rayan96@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up my extra cucumbers and basil.
Sadam hussain dal
s.d94@yahoo.comThis syrup is a great way to get your kids to drink more water. They love the sweet flavor.
Lauren Rowe
l@gmail.comI love the way this syrup smells. It's so fresh and inviting.
Adele Katherine Giron
k@hotmail.comThis syrup is a great way to add a touch of elegance to your cocktails and mocktails.
PTS Pts
ppts60@gmail.comI've tried this recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's the perfect summer drink!
Junaid Rana
rana-junaid0@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my syrup didn't turn out as thick as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Asim Asomkhan
asomkhan_asim24@yahoo.comThis syrup is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Dawood Waseem
waseem.d63@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of cucumber, but I actually really liked this syrup. The basil really balances out the cucumber flavor.
Tyrone fun world
wt24@hotmail.co.ukThis syrup is a great way to use up extra cucumbers and basil. It's also a fun and easy way to add a new flavor to your favorite drinks.
Samer Almanaseer
a.samer56@hotmail.comI've never tried cucumber basil syrup before, but I'm so glad I did. It's so unique and delicious.
Fauziashahzad Shahzad
s_fauziashahzad83@aol.comThis syrup is so refreshing and flavorful. I love using it in sparkling water or iced tea.
mikey bc
mb53@aol.comI love the subtle flavor of cucumber and basil in this syrup. It's perfect for adding a refreshing twist to cocktails and mocktails.
Ecima Filbert
ecima.f81@hotmail.comThis syrup is a great way to add a touch of summer to your drinks. It's also a great way to use up extra cucumbers.
Shair Khan
shairkhan@hotmail.comI was looking for a new way to use up my cucumbers, and this syrup was the perfect solution. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've already made it twice!
Naji Hok
naji10@hotmail.frThis syrup is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it in cocktails, mocktails, and even drizzled it over fruit and yogurt. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Grayson Davis
g_davis@yahoo.comI love the combination of cucumber and basil in this syrup. It's so refreshing and summery. I've used it in cocktails, mocktails, and even just sparkling water, and it's always a hit.
Yadav Premi
p.y70@gmail.comThis cucumber basil syrup is a refreshing and unique twist on a classic simple syrup. The cucumber adds a cool, crisp flavor, while the basil adds a touch of herbaceousness. I used it to make a cucumber basil lemonade, and it was a hit!