Lemon Basil Syrup for Beverages
Brighten up your favorite drinks with this zesty and aromatic Lemon Basil Syrup for Beverages! Perfectly balancing the tangy punch of fresh lemon juice and zest with the subtle herbal sweetness of basil, this simple syrup is a versatile addition to your beverage repertoire. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe uses basic pantry staples like water and sugar, elevated by fresh ingredients for a gourmet touch. Whether you're stirring it into lemonade, drizzling it over iced tea, or mixing it into craft cocktails, this homemade syrup adds a burst of refreshing flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing. Plus, it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, making it a quick and easy way to upgrade drinks on demand. Ideal for summer gatherings, brunches, or elevating your everyday refreshments, this syrup is a must-try for any home mixologist or flavor enthusiast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup (loosely packed) Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Once dissolved, add the basil leaves and lemon zest to the sugar water mixture.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to release the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
Let the syrup cool to room temperature. This allows the basil and lemon to infuse further.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle or jar, discarding the basil leaves and zest.
Seal the container and refrigerate the syrup for up to 2 weeks.
Use this syrup to sweeten and flavor a variety of beverages, such as lemonade, iced tea, sparkling water, or cocktails.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.7 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 114 mg | 2% | |
*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.
