Yields Makes about 1 cup
AuthorNino Padova and Sara Schneider

It doesn’t get much simpler than 3-ingredients in a savory basil and thyme simple syrup. Tip: try it in your next cocktail for a fresh from the garden taste.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and the sugar, basil, and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Step 2
2

Let cool, then strain out herbs.

Ingredients

 1 cup sugar
 2 large basil sprigs
 5 small thyme sprigs

Directions

Step 1
1

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and the sugar, basil, and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Step 2
2

Let cool, then strain out herbs.

Basil-Thyme Simple Syrup

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