Sugar-Free Basil Syrup

Elevate your drinks and desserts with this aromatic and refreshing Sugar-Free Basil Syrup—an easy-to-make recipe perfect for guilt-free indulgence. Crafted with fresh basil leaves, water, and granulated erythritol, this syrup offers a naturally sweet flavor profile without added sugars, making it ideal for low-carb and keto diets. A touch of lemon juice gives a bright, zesty balance to the herbaceous notes for a well-rounded finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile syrup is a must-have for enhancing iced teas, mocktails, cocktails, and even baked goods. Store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and enjoy a burst of garden-fresh flavor anytime. Perfect for anyone looking to explore sugar-free recipes with a gourmet twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup Water
• 0.75 cup Granulated erythritol or other sugar-free sweetener
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water to remove any dirt or pesticides. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated erythritol (or sugar-free sweetener of choice) and place over medium heat.

Step 3

Stir the mixture occasionally until the erythritol is completely dissolved, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Once dissolved, add the basil leaves to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to infuse the flavors.

Step 6

After 5 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.

Step 7

Let the basil syrup cool to room temperature with the basil leaves still in the liquid, which will allow for further infusion of the flavors.

Step 8

Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle, ensuring no basil leaves remain in the syrup.

Step 9

Cap the jar or bottle tightly and store the sugar-free basil syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Step 10

Use this sugar-free basil syrup to sweeten and flavor teas, cocktails, or desserts as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(448.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	18.6

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 0.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 40.9mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 79.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.2%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 99.4%