Best Basil Simple Syrup Recipes

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BASIL SIMPLE SYRUP



Basil Simple Syrup image

Fresh basil leaves are steeped in sugar and water to create a sweet herbal syrup to flavor summer's most refreshing cocktails, mocktails, lemonades, and frozen treats. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Provided by foodelicious

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Syrup Recipes

Time 41m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove basil leaves; let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 25 g

MINT BASIL CUCUMBER SIMPLE SYRUP



Mint Basil Cucumber Simple Syrup image

Found this recipe in a copy of "Bon appetit". Looking for a substitute for the pop that was being consumed in this house. Great taste when added to a glass of cold water.

Provided by bjd44535

Categories     Beverages

Time P1DT10m

Yield 48 tablespoons, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cucumber, diced
10 basil leaves
10 mint leaves

Steps:

  • Combine water and sugar in sauce pan.
  • Bring to simmer and stir until sugar has dissolved.
  • Turn heat off and add cucumber, basil and mint.
  • Remove from heat, place lid on pan and leave overnight, (longer the mixture sits, the better it tastes).
  • Strain and store in fridge.
  • Add 2 tbsp of syrup to 8 oz. of good cold water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.6, Sodium 0.7, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 12.6, Protein 0.1

SIMPLE SYRUP FOR BASIL LILLET SLUSH



Simple Syrup for Basil Lillet Slush image

Use this simple syrup to make our Basil Lillet Slush.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Let cool.

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