Herbed Basil-Infused Simple Syrup
Herbed Basil-Infused Simple Syrup blends sugar and water with fresh basil to create a clean, aromatic sweetness with a gentle peppery finish. It adds a garden-fresh lift to cocktails, mocktails, lemonade, and iced tea, and can be drizzled over fruit or frozen treats for a fragrant twist. Serve it chilled during warm-weather gatherings or any time you want a bright herbal note.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Basil-Infused Simple Syrup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 minute. Take off the heat and let the syrup steep for 30 minutes.
- 2
Strain the syrup through a mesh strainer into a sterilized glass jar; discard the basil leaves. Let it cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
- Calories 100.66 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 26.63 g 10%
- Total Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2.3 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.62 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 26.41 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 10.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 17.45 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 15.62 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.07 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Herbed Basil Infused Simple Syrup is made with 3 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Basil, Sugar, and Water. Each serving provides about 100.66 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Basil-Infused Simple Syrup made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Basil, Sugar, Water. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Basil-Infused Simple Syrup?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 100.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Basil-Infused Simple Syrup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Herbed Basil-Infused Simple Syrup healthy?
- Herbed Basil-Infused Simple Syrup has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 100.66 calories and 0.19 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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