Lemon Basil Syrup (For Beverages)
photo by Starrynews
- Ready In:
- 37mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Yields:
-
1/2 cup
ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 2⁄3 cup water
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 5 stems fresh basil
directions
- Combine the lemons, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add the basil, and seep for 30 minutes.
- Remove the basil and add to sparkling water or champagne to taste.
Reviews
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This was really refreshing and tasty. I have added one teaspoon at a time to a glass of seltzer, and also a glass of unsweetened iced green tea. This is really not sweet at all, but just adds the right tartness and sweetness from the basil. I love this, and am thinking of all different beverages to add it to! After making, I refrigerated it in a container and just keep dipping into it as I need to. Thanks for sharing this unique treat! Made for ZWT6.
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