Citronella Plant Simple Syrup

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5.0

36 reviews
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  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    48 people

  • Calories

    16 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Citronella Plant Simple Syrup

This recipe for Citronella Plant Simple Syrup uses leaves from the Citronella Geranium (or Mosquito Plant), and infuses them into a sweet, fragrant syrup that's perfect for sweetening herbal tea, lemonade, and cocktails!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 citronella geranium (mosquito plant) leaves (Do not use citronella grass in this recipe)
  • 4 mint leaves (optional)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the leaves by dipping them in a bowl of cool water.
  2. Add the leaves, sugar, and water to a small pot.  Bring to a boil, and then lower heat to medium.  Simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Strain leaves out of the syrup.  Store syrup in a glass jar or other container. Store in the fridge for up to a month.

Notes

  • Yields: About 1 cup syrup.  Serving size estimates 1 teaspoon per serving.

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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