Basil Lemon Syrup

Serves: 2

Brad Rosenbaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

43

Sweetness

57

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 cups

Basil (packed fresh sprigs top 4 inches; from a 1/2-pound bunch)

4 cups

Water

2 cups

Sugar

1

Lemon Zest (9 4- by 1-inch strips)

Directions:

1

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved

2

Let stand at room temperature, covered, 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container and chill until cold, about 1 hour

3

Strain syrup thourough a sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids

4

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved

5

Let stand at room temperature, covered, 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container and chill until cold, about 1 hour

6

Strain syrup thourough a sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids