Basil Lemon Syrup

Basil Lemon Syrup
Basil Lemon Syrup
This recipe makes enough for several batches of the vodka gimlets or lemonade; any left over would also give a nice hit of flavor to a glass of iced tea.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 5 cups
Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Party Lemon Basil Summer Boil Gourmet
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • Carbohydrate 70 g(23%)
  • Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Fiber 2 g(9%)
  • Protein 1 g(2%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Sodium 9 mg(0%)
  • Calories 270

Preparation Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let stand at room temperature, covered, 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container and chill until cold, about 1 hour. Strain syrup thourough a sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Cooks' note:Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, 5 days.

Preparation Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let stand at room temperature, covered, 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container and chill until cold, about 1 hour. Strain syrup thourough a sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Cooks' note:Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, 5 days.