Basil Simple Syrup

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  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Infusing Time:

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    48 people

  • Calories

    16 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Basil Simple Syrup

This easy basil simple syrup uses fresh basil from the garden to create an herbal sweet syrup.  It’s perfect for sweetening tea, lemonade, and cocktails!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sugar See Recipe Notes for dried basil
  • 1 cup basil loosely packed, rinsed, fresh
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Add sugar, basil, and water to a small pot.  Bring to a boil, and then remove from heat.
  2. Leave the basil leaves in the syrup as it cools for about 15 minutes.  Strain out the leaves, and bottle the syrup.
  3. Store basil simple syrup in a glass jar (or airtight container) in the fridge.  Use within a month.

Notes

  • Yields: About 1 cup syrup.  Serving size estimates 1 teaspoon per serving.
  • To Substitute Dried Basil:  Make sure the basil is still fragrant.  Use about ⅓ cup dried basil instead of 1 cup fresh basil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 16kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 16 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 16kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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