This syrup is great in many recipes, but my favorite is in lemonade and iced teas. It’s about time I make a basil syrup!! -Enjoy-

Basil Simple Syrup Recipe-

Ingredients-
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of basil leaves- washes

Directions-
Combine all three ingredients in a pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally until the sugar has dissolved then remove from heat.

Let the syrup cool completely then pour the syrup into a fine sieve into a jar.

Great in mojitos & popsicles!!

Try it out!
~Kali Orexi~

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