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Basil Simple Syrup





Yields
Makes 1 cup



Total Time
30 mins

When your garden is overflowing with fresh basil, try using some to flavor syrup. Stir the syrup into club soda to make a quick, refreshing cooler.

su-Basil Simple Syrup




Photo: Rachel Weill; Food Styling: Karen Shinto
 3/4 cup sugar
 3/4 cup water
 1 lightly packed cup fresh basil leaves
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Stir together sugar, 3/4 cup water, and the basil in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. When the first bubbles appear, reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer 5 minutes. Let cool, then strain. Keeps up to 1 week, chilled.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories37
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g4%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Protein 0.0g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.