Basil Simple Syrup

Name: Basil Simple Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup fresh basil leaves

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Use this basil simple syrup to flavor summer's most refreshing cocktails, mocktails, lemonades, and frozen treats. Fresh basil leaves are steeped in sugar and water to create a sweet herbal syrup.

Recipe by foodelicious

Updated on January 10, 2023

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

1 cup

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

98	Calories
25g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 98
% Daily Value *
Sodium 1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 16mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.