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Three glass bottles of homemade syrups, each with handwritten labels, stand on a wooden surface. The middle bottle is labeled "Mint Simple Syrup," with sprigs of fresh mint in front of it.
Angi Schneider

Herbal Simple Syrups

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Use this basic herbal simple syrup recipe to preserve herbs as herbal infusions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Servings: 12
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • herbs of your choice see recommended amounts in notes

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Wash fresh herbs to remove any dirt from them. If your doing multiple herbs, do them in separate batches.
  2. In a medium sauce pan, bring water to a simmer.
  3. Add clean herbs and sugar.
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Strain the herbs from the syrup and pour the syrup into a clean jar.
  7. Label the jar and put the lid on.
  8. Store the herbal simple syrup in the refrigerator. Use within a month.

Notes

Basil Syrup - 6 three inch springs
Rosemary Syrup - 4 three inch springs
Thyme Syrup - 6 three inch sprigs
Sage Syrup - 5-6 leaves
Lavender Syrup - 1 Tablespoon fresh lavender buds
Mint Syrup - 4 three inch sprigs
Elderflower Syrup - 3/4 cup flowers

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