Here is the basil syrup mentioned below.
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups fresh basil leaves
Heat sugar with 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to blender.
Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Submerge basil in it and boil for 3 minutes. Drain basil in a colander and run cold water over it to stop the cooking. Place basil in blender with syrup and process for 2 minutes. Strain in a sieve. Sprinkle with salt.
(I probably wouldn't add salt if I wanted to use this for cocktails.)
3 comments:
I'm trying your method tomorrow. I love the color you got from your batch.
Oh, good. It's a little sludgy rather than crystal-clear, but it still looks attractive mixed in a drink.
Just finished a batch. More work, but I'm happy with the look. Now I have to see how it holds up at work.
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