Basil Simple Syrup
Basil simple syrup is perfect for infusing cocktails and mocktails with a fresh, herbaceous flavor! Here’s how to make it at home.
- Prep
- 3 min
- Total
- 33 min
- Yield
- ¾ cup
Ingredients 2
- ½ cup granulated sugar*
- ½ cup basil leaves, tightly packed
Method 2
- 01
Add the sugar and ½ cup water to a small saucepan and heat until a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- 02
Remove from the heat and stir in the basil leaves. Steep until syrup is room temperature, about 30 minutes. Remove the basil leaves. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks; the flavor is better the fresher the syrup.
Provenance
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