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.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
6 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Calories
98 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove basil leaves; let cool.
