There’s something magical about the combination of sweet strawberries and fragrant basil—it’s fresh, vibrant, and versatile enough to transform your favorite drinks or desserts. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can elevate your creations in no time.
This Sweet & Herby Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup is incredibly easy to make and brings a burst of summer flavor to everything from cocktails to lemonade, or even a drizzle over vanilla ice cream. We like to use it to make this sparkling Valentine’s Day mocktail.
Helpful Tips
- Use ripe, juicy strawberries: The sweeter the berries, the better the flavor of your syrup. Look for berries that are bright red and slightly soft to the touch.
- Don’t boil the basil too long: Add the basil at the end of cooking and let it steep off the heat to avoid bitterness and preserve its delicate herbal aroma.
- Strain carefully for a smooth finish: Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove seeds and basil bits, ensuring your syrup is silky and perfect for mixing.
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Sweet & Herby Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Heat the strawberries, basil, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Muddle the strawberries and basil to release the flavor.
- Continue heating until the sugar has dissolved then strain the liquid and let it cool to room temperature.
Notes
- The sweeter the berries, the better the flavor of your syrup. Look for berries that are bright red and slightly soft to the touch.
- Add the basil at the end of cooking and let it steep off the heat to avoid bitterness and preserve its delicate herbal aroma.
- Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove seeds and basil bits, ensuring your syrup is silky and perfect for mixing.
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.