How to Make Lemon Verbena Simple Syrup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, make lemon verbena simple syrup! This sweet, citrusy syrup is perfect for adding a burst of flavor to a variety of recipes, from cocktails and mocktails to desserts and dressings. The bright, refreshing taste of lemon verbena pairs beautifully with the tangy notes of fresh lemon juice, resulting in a versatile and delicious syrup that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Lemon verbena, also known as Aloysia citriodora, is a fragrant herb with a lemon...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon verbena leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 cup

  • Combine water, sugar, and lemon verbena leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let syrup steep for 30 minutes.
  • Pour syrup through a mesh strainer into a sterilized glass jar to remove lemon verbena leaves; let cool.
  • Nutrition

    98 cal.

    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Potassium: 8mg