Made with an easy simple syrup and lemon slices, Basil Sparkling Water is the perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer day. Actually, this Infused water recipe is great all year round! Serve with plenty of ice, blueberries and fresh basil leaves as a garnish. Let me show you how easy it is to use a simple syrup to sweetened a glass of water.
What I love most about this basil sparkling water recipe is the hint of basil in the simple syrup. It's not overpowering as you may think it is.
I was a little skeptical at first about adding basil leaves to the sweet simple syrup, but it not only works, it's delicious!
This recipe is similar to my Lemon Basil Mint Spritzer, but not flavored with honey. Using a simple syrup is not complicated at all. It really gives a nice added flavor to the infused fruit water drink.
My Lemon Basil Mocktail also uses a simple syrup, but a store-purchased variety!
Infused Water Recipes
If you normally reach for soda or juice to drink, you now have a much more healthier, non-alcoholic drink option! Start by creating and drinking water infused with fruits, vegetables and herbs like the ones listed below:
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Main Ingredients Needed
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- Water
- Granulated Sugar
- Fresh Basil
- Lemon Sparkling Water
- Lemon Slices
- Blueberries
Quick Tip: Make sure you tear or cut the basil leaves. It helps to release the flavor of the basil into the simple syrup.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1| How to Make Simple Syrup
- Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan.
- Bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 2| Add the Fresh Basil Leaves
- Removed the water/sugar mixture from heat.
- Add the fresh basil.
- Stir to combine.
- Allow the mixture to sit for about an hour to cool.
- Then pour the basil and simple syrup combination into a metal mesh strainer over a mason jar.
Step 3| Cool
Place the jar in the refrigerator for another hour or even overnight to completely cool.
Step 4| Prepare the Drink
- Add the lemon sparkling water to a tall pitcher.
- Then slice the lemon and add the slices to the pitcher as well.
- Add two tablespoons of the basil simple syrup to the sparkling water.
- Stir to combine.
Serving Tips
- This drink tastes best when it's served over plenty of ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices, blueberries and fresh basil leaves.
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Substitutions
If you love the taste of this basil simple syrup, try adding different herbs such as:
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Sage
- Mint
Other uses for Basil Simple Syrup
Basil simple syrup is great for more than just this recipe for Basil Sparkling Water.
- Hot Tea - stir a teaspoon in hot plain black tea.
- Fresh Fruit or ice cream.
- Lemonade
Try adding a few teaspoons to my Homemade Peach Iced Tea recipe.
Storage
- The basil simple syrup will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.
- Store the basil sparkling water in the refrigerator.
- But keep in mine, that when you add citrus fruits to any infused water recipe, you should drink it the day you make it. The rind from any citrus can make the water bitter.
Top Tip
Freeze any leftovers in ice cube trays! Pop them out and store in a plastic bag to use the next time you prepare a fun drink to serve.
FREQUENTLY ASKED RECIPE QUESTIONS
Basil infused simple syrup should stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 weeks.
You can freeze simple syrup. Try freezing it in ice cube trays and then once frozen pop them out and store in a plastic bag until you need to use for another recipe.
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Basil Sparkling Water
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves
For the Basil Sparkling Water
- 2 cups lemon seltzer
- 1 lemon sliced
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup
For Garnish
- Lemon slices
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- How to Make Basil Simple Syrup
- Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan.
- Bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Removed the water/sugar mixture from heat.
- Add the fresh basil.
- Stir to combine.
- Allow the mixture to sit for about an hour to cool.
- Then pour the basil and simple syrup combination into a metal mesh strainer over a mason jar.
- Place the jar in the refrigerator for another hour or even overnight to completely cool.
- To Prepare the Sparkling Water
- Add the lemon sparkling water to a tall pitcher.
- Then slice the lemon and add the slices to the pitcher as well.
- Add two tablespoons of the basil simple syrup to the sparkling water.
- Stir to combine.
- To Serve
- Pour into a glass that's been filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish with lemon slices, blueberries and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- The basil simple syrup will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.
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