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How to Make Herb Infused Simple Syrups
Tutorial for how to make herb infused simple syrups. Learn uses for herbal simple syrups and recipes for basil, mint, rosemary, thyme syrup and more.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
96 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Herbal Flavor Options
- Choose 1 herb per batch of Simple Syrup:
- 5 basil fresh sprigs 5-7 in, about 1.5 oz
- 4 rosemary fresh sprigs 5-7 in, about 0.5 oz
- 1 handful mint fresh sprigs, about 1.5 oz
- 6 thyme fresh sprigs 3-4 in, about 0.5 oz
- 8 bay leaf
Instructions
- Carefully rinse your herbs clean. You will use one type of herb for each batch of simple syrup. Here, I am making three batches - basil, rosemary, and mint.
- Bring water to a boil. Add the sugar and whisk into the boiling water. Continue whisking till sugar is dissolved.
- Add herb of choice to the syrup. Let it boil for 60 seconds.Remove from heat and let the herbs steep for about 30 minutes as the syrup cools. Use a slotted spoon to remove the herbs from the syrup.
- Pour the cooled syrup through a fine mesh strainer or multiple layers of cheesecloth into a glass bottle or jar.
- Close the bottle and put a tag on it so you don't forget which flavor syrup you've made.
- Store herb infused simple syrup in the refrigerator. Add to your favorite drinks for a sophisticated, herbal essence and added sweetness.
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Notes
- You will also need: Small saucepan, fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, funnel, 8 ounce glass bottle or jar with tight-fitting lid
Nutrition Information
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.