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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Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup (loosely packed) Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Step 3
Once dissolved, add the basil leaves and lemon zest to the sugar water mixture.
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to release the flavors.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
Step 6
Let the syrup cool to room temperature. This allows the basil and lemon to infuse further.
Step 7
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle or jar, discarding the basil leaves and zest.
Step 8
Seal the container and refrigerate the syrup for up to 2 weeks.
Step 9
Use this syrup to sweeten and flavor a variety of beverages, such as lemonade, iced tea, sparkling water, or cocktails.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (492g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 780.9 |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 204.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 200.9g | |
| Protein 0.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 56.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 113.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories