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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
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1
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.
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2
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.
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