Description
Basil simple syrup is an herb-infused cocktail syrup perfect to celebrate hot summer days. The herbaceous flavor and sweet aroma of fresh basil lighten up beverages and help with digestion!
This recipe details how to make basil syrup, variations, suggested cocktails to use it in, and other ways to use leftover syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, stems removed
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Wash basil and remove all stems.
- Add sugar, water, and basil to a small pot over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer.
- Gently simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
- Strain and store in the fridge!
Notes
Dried basil does not work in this recipe, you must use fresh basil. Any variety of fresh basil will work.
If you simmer the syrup for too long, the basil flavor may become bitter and the syrup may become dark. It doesn’t take much heat to infuse basil flavor into the syrup!
Most cocktails or beverages calling for simple syrup will use 1-2 tablespoons per drink. This recipe yields just over 1 cup of basil syrup, enough for 8-16 cocktails depending on the drink!
Basil syrup will keep in the fridge for 2-3 weeks or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
For a brighter green basil syrup, blanch the basil prior to using.
Keywords: Basil simple syrup, basil syrup