Basil Simple Syrup Recipe | Building A Drink

Add basil, sugar, and ½ cup water to a small Stainless Clad Saucier or Saucepan. Heat over medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a Medium Bowl. Discard solids and refrigerate syrup until cold. You should have about ¾ cup syrup, enough to make about 12 cocktails.