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Basil Simple Syrup

Fresh basil simple syrup made by steeping basil leaves in warm sugar syrup for a clean, herbaceous flavor; perfect for cocktails, lemonade, and more.
*Quick Note Before You Dive In: This recipe card covers the basics, but if you want to know how to get the most flavor from your basil, scroll back up! Everything you need for foolproof results is in the post.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Inactive Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 8 (makes 1/2 cup)
Calories 49 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (99g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (125ml) water
  • 1 cup (28g) packed fresh basil leaves (about 25)

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Place sugar and water in a small saucepan. Set over low heat and stir until the sugar has fully dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and add the basil leaves, clapping them between your hands first to release their oils. Gently muddle them into the syrup.
  • Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the basil to fully infuse.
  • Once cooled, pour the simple syrup through a fine-mesh sieve set over a glass measuring cup.
  • Discard the basil leaves, then transfer the syrup to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until needed.

Notes:

You don’t need to boil the sugar solution; keep it on low heat just until the sugar has fully dissolved.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5ozCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.001gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
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