Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 2⁄3 cup water
- 1⁄2 cup fresh sage leaves
Prep Time:
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes chill time
Number of Servings:
Makes 1 cup
Recipe Source:
The Complete Guide to Healthy Drinks by America’s Test Kitchen ($27.99, America’s Test Kitchen, 2023)
Directions
- Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking often, until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes; do not boil. Add sage leaves.
- Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into an airtight container. Discard solids.
Notes
- Syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Info:
49 Calories, 0 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 12 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (9 g Added sugars), 2 g Fiber, 1 g Total fat (0 g sat), 1 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin K
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