Cucumber-Basil Syrup
Cucumber-Basil Syrup blends crisp cucumber with aromatic basil and a lift of lemon for a bright, herb-forward mixer. Light salting coaxes out pure cucumber flavor, while a brief simmer with sugar sets a clean, glossy body ideal for seltzers and cocktails. Serve it chilled for refreshing summer drinks or to add a garden-fresh note to mocktails.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cucumber-Basil Syrup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut off and discard the cucumber ends. Slice the cucumbers very finely and add them to a bowl. Toss with the salt and let sit until the salt draws out a good amount of liquid, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Drain the cucumbers in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl, squeezing them a little but not too hard. Reserve 1 cup of the cucumber liquid and discard the rest.
- 3
Muddle the basil in a bowl and add it to the cucumber liquid. Steep in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- 4
Strain the cucumber-basil liquid into a saucepan, squeezing the basil well to extract any liquid. Stir in the sugar, bring to a boil, then add the lemon juice and reduce the heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 212 degrees F (100 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Let cool slightly, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass bottle and cool completely. Seal tightly and refrigerate.
- Calories 28.93 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 7.39 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.01 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 26.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 6.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.72 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 12.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 10.58 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Cucumber Basil Syrup is made with 5 ingredients and serves 32. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cucumber, Fresh Basil, Lemon Juice, and Salt. Each serving provides about 28.93 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cucumber-Basil Syrup made of?
- The main ingredients are Cucumber, Fresh Basil, Lemon Juice, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cucumber-Basil Syrup?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 28.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cucumber-Basil Syrup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cucumber-Basil Syrup healthy?
- Cucumber-Basil Syrup has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 28.93 calories and 0.07 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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