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Homemade Basil Simple Syrup

Fragrant basil syrup for cocktails and lemonade.

Homemade Basil Simple Syrup on a marble countertop
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Batch size

Check off ingredients as you go. Batch multipliers scale listed quantities; adjust seasoning to taste.

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Ingredients

LET'S MAKE IT

Step by step

  1. Warm sugar and water until sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat, add basil and steep 15 minutes.
  3. Strain and refrigerate promptly. Use within about one week.
A few notes: adjust sweetness to taste, refrigerate homemade syrups and follow the manufacturer’s directions for specialty tools. Use pasteurized egg products where applicable.