Juniper and Bay Leaf Syrup

Name: Juniper and Bay Leaf Syrup
Yield: 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 1 cup Sugar:granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 3 teaspoons Juniper berry:juniper berries; 3 Bay leaf and california bay leaf:bay leaves, lightly crushed

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3/4 cup Easy

Total: 30 mins Active: 10 mins

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Ingredients (4)

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
3 teaspoons juniper berries
3 bay leaves, lightly crushed

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Nutritional Information

Calories196
Fat0.07g
Saturated fat0.03g
Trans fat
Carbs50.44g
Fiber0.19g
Sugar49.9g
Protein0.05g
Cholesterol
Sodium1.93mg
Nutritional Analysis per serving (4 servings) Powered by

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Flavored syrups add flair when shaken into cocktails. While this one would be great mixed with alcohol, we created it to mimic the herbaceous and menthol flavor of London dry gin. Try it in the Virgin Bramble or mixed into fresh squeezed lemon juice for a nice twist on lemonade.

by Aida Mollenkamp

Instructions

1Combine sugar, water, juniper berries, and bay leaves in a small saucepan; stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2When mixture boils, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until mixture is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
3Remove from heat and let steep 15 to 20 minutes. Strain syrup to remove herbs, and transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

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