How to Make Herb-Infused Simple Syrup
Use herb syrups in drinks, such as mint syrup in a mojito, or adding basil syrup to San Pellegrino. Flavour gin and tonics with thyme syrup. Use rosemary syrup to flavour orange juice and Perrier.
Step 1:
Bring 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a simmer and whisk just until sugar is dissolved.
Step 2:
Use herb Separate 28g packet of herbs into small sprigs and add to the pot. Once submerged in syrup, remove pot from the heat, cover and steep 20 minutes.
Step 3:
Set a cheesecloth-lined strainer over a two-cup glass measuring cup or other spouted vessel. Strain syrup into the cup; you should have about 1½ cups.