Herbal Flavor Syrups
Herbal syrups are perfect for mixing with sparkling water or kombucha. They are a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of summer. See the section above for different flavor options and how to store herb-infused flavor syrups for the winter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 quart-sized jar packed with fresh herbs
- 3 1/2 cups boiling water
- Sugar or other sweeteners (see notes)
Instructions
- Pack a quart-sized jar with herbs. You really want to fill the jar right up to the top so you can get the most flavor possible from your infusion.
- Pour boiling water over the herbs and allow them to steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain the liquid into a clean container for storage.
- Herbal infusions don’t have to be sweetened, however, adding sugar is traditional. Feel free to add between 1 Tbsp to 1/2 cup of sugar per batch of water. The amount depends on personal preference. If you are looking for a classically sweet simple syrup, use the full 1/2 cup.
- Store the finished infusions in the fridge and use them within 5 days. Alternatively, freeze them for long-term storage. See the section above for more details.
Notes
- I usually don’t add any sweetener to my herbal infusions. However, I’m definitely not a sweet tooth! Feel free to use your favorite sweeteners, including honey or sugar alternatives like xylitol
 or stevia
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- If you are planning on using the herbal infusion to flavor kombucha or water kefir, then use 1/2 cup white sugar. This will provide enough sugar to ferment and carbonate your probiotic pop.
Find it online: https://www.fermentingforfoodies.com/homemade-herbal-elixirs/