Name: Basil Lime Syrup
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; Zest of 1 lime, removed in strips with a vegetable peeler; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar

Zest of 1 lime, removed in strips with a vegetable peeler

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup water

1 cup loosely packed fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1
Bring sugar, zest, juice, and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let syrup stand, uncovered, 15 minutes.
Step 2
Discard zest and transfer syrup to a blender. Add basil and blend 20 seconds. Pour through a fine sieve lined with a rinsed and squeezed paper towel into a bowl or glass measuring cup, then cool.

TagsBasil Herbs & Spices Lime Citrus Fruit Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Blender Gourmet

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