Basil Simple Syrup

Name: Basil Simple Syrup
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

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Prep 10 min
Total 25 min
Servings 16

Easy flavorful syrup - perfect for use in flavored ice cubes or cocktails! MORE+ LESS-

By Michelle P

Updated September 28, 2014

Ingredients

cup sugar

cup water

cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Steps

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1

Heat ingredients over medium heat, stirring occassionally, until sugar has dissolved.
2

Remove from heat, and allow to steep for about 15 minutes.
3

Strain syrup.
4

Keeps for about a week in the refrigerator, stored in an airtight container.