Yield: 1.5 cups
Basil Simple Syrup
Basil Simple Syrup is a herbal, floral, vegetal syrup perfect for mixing in seasonal cocktails, mocktails. This easy recipe only requires basil leaves, hot water and sugar.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Cooling Time
30 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh Basil leaves, stems removed
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cups sugar
Instructions
Making Basil Simple Syrup from Scratch
- In a heat safe large mason jar, add the basil leaves, pour hot water over the leaves. Allow to steep 10-15 minutes covered (a small plate will do just fine).
- When it's done steeping, strain out the basil leaves and pour into a storage container. Add the sugar and stir until the sugar granules are dissolved. If you are using a mason jar, you can just cover and shake the container.
- Allow to cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes) and then cover with a lid and transfer to the refrigerator.
Making Basil Simple Syrup with Basil Tea
- In a 24 ounce mason jar (that has a lid), add 1 cup hot basil tea, add 1 cup granulated white sugar, cover with lid and shake until the mixture is clear and the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool to room temperature, cover and then refrigerate.
Notes
- Basil to Water to Sugar Ratio: No matter the amount of Basil Simple Syrup you want to make, the ration is always 1:1:1
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container (like a lidded mason jar or swing top bottle) for up to 2 weeks.
- To see our Fresh Basil Flower Tea recipe, visit here
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 97Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 0g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.