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Basil Simple Syrup

Basil Simple syrup is a wonderful sweet addition to drinks, cocktails, and desserts. This floral basil syrup is delicious and so easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Author: Melissa Oleary

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups of water
  • 1 ½ cups of sugar
  • large bunch of fresh basil leaves 15-20

Instructions

  • Add water and sugar to a medium pot over medium heat
    1 ½ cups of water, 1 ½ cups of sugar
  • Warm the mixture until the sugar dissolves.
  • Once the sugar dissolves, remove from the heat and add your fresh basil leaves and place a lid over top.
    large bunch of fresh basil leaves
  • Allow to cool with the basil leaves steeping in the simple syrup.
  • When cooled, remove basil leaves and pour your syrup into a container and use right away or refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 100g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition Values are estimates only.

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Course :Drinks