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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!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 48 people
Calories: 16 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 citronella geranium (mosquito plant) leaves (Do not use citronella grass in this recipe)
- 4 mint leaves (optional)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse the leaves by dipping them in a bowl of cool water.
- Add the leaves, sugar, and water to a small pot. Bring to a boil, and then lower heat to medium. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Strain leaves out of the syrup. Store syrup in a glass jar or other container. Store in the fridge for up to a month.
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Notes
- Yields: About 1 cup syrup. Serving size estimates 1 teaspoon per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
16kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.