Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Choose 1 herb per batch of Simple Syrup:
  • 5 fresh basil sprigs (5-7 inches long), about 1.5 oz.
  • 4 fresh rosemary sprigs (5-7 inches long), about .5 oz.
  • 1 handful fresh mint sprigs, about 1.5 oz.
  • 6 fresh thyme sprigs (3-4 inches long), about .5 oz.
  • 8 bay leaves

Instruction

  • Carefully rinse your herbs clean. You will use one type of herb for each batch of simple syrup. Here, I am making three batches - basil, rosemary, and mint.
  • Bring water to a boil. Add the sugar and whisk into the boiling water. Continue whisking till sugar is dissolved.
  • Add herb of choice to the syrup. Let it boil for 60 seconds.Remove from heat and let the herbs steep for about 30 minutes as the syrup cools. Use a slotted spoon to remove the herbs from the syrup.
  • Pour the cooled syrup through a fine mesh strainer or multiple layers of cheesecloth into a glass bottle or jar.
  • Close the bottle and put a tag on it so you don't forget which flavor syrup you've made.
  • Store herb infused simple syrup in the refrigerator. Add to your favorite drinks for a sophisticated, herbal essence and added sweetness.