Basil Syrup
Elevate your culinary creations with this aromatic and versatile Basil Syrup recipe! Crafted from just three simple ingredients—fresh basil leaves, granulated sugar, and water—this quick-to-make syrup captures the bright, refreshing essence of basil in every drop. Perfect as a flavorful addition to cocktails, mocktails, and iced teas, or as a unique drizzle over desserts like fruit salads and panna cotta, it brings a subtle herbal twist to both sweet and savory dishes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade basil syrup is easy to prepare and stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, ensuring you always have the perfect infusion to enhance your favorite recipes. Whether you're a foodie or mixologist, this recipe is essential for adding gourmet flair to your kitchen repertoire!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Once the sugar has dissolved, increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Add the cleaned and dried basil leaves to the boiling sugar water. Stir gently to ensure all leaves are submerged.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the basil flavor to infuse into the syrup.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the basil syrup cool to room temperature. This cooling period allows the flavors to further meld and intensify.
Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container, discarding the basil leaves.
Transfer the strained basil syrup into a glass jar or airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator. The syrup will keep well for up to 2 weeks.
Use this basil syrup in beverages or drizzle over desserts for a delightful herbal twist.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.6 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
