Emerald Simple Syrup Recipe
Made with fresh mint, rosemary, and basil, this vibrant herb syrup brings layered garden-fresh flavor to cocktails and mocktails. The mint adds coolness, basil brings peppery notes, and rosemary adds earthy depth. Perfect for gin cocktails, mojitos, lemonade, and herbal spritzers.
Equipment
- Mason Jars
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 oz packed cup fresh herbs equal parts mint, rosemary, and basil
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and sugar.
- Stir until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture is hot (but not boiling).
- Add the fresh herbs and reduce the heat to low.
- Let the mixture steep at a gentle simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool with the herbs still in the pot for another 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar (like this) or bottle.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze it for later use.
Nutrition
Serving: 8gCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 299IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
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