Makes about 1 cup
2 cups chopped lovage leaves and stalks (or other herbs)
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
Place chopped lovage in a heat-proof glass bowl or 4-cup measuring cup. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil then lower the heat to low and and stir constantly until the mixture is clear and sugar is completely dissolved, about 4 minutes.
Pour the mixture over the lovage and stir. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then strain out the lovage and pour into a glass jar or bottle with a tight seal. Store in the refrigerator. For a stronger syrup, let the lovage infuse overnight in the refrigerator then strain and bottle the syrup.
The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
If the flavor doesn't interest you, try this method with other herbs, like basil or mint. Some flavors wouldn't work with wine — mint, for example — but will pair nicely with sparkling water for a non-alcoholic soda cocktail, they're also delicious toppings for ice cream and summer fruits, and whisked into iced tea.
2 cups chopped lovage leaves and stalks (or other herbs)
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
Place chopped lovage in a heat-proof glass bowl or 4-cup measuring cup. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil then lower the heat to low and and stir constantly until the mixture is clear and sugar is completely dissolved, about 4 minutes.
Pour the mixture over the lovage and stir. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then strain out the lovage and pour into a glass jar or bottle with a tight seal. Store in the refrigerator. For a stronger syrup, let the lovage infuse overnight in the refrigerator then strain and bottle the syrup.
The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
If the flavor doesn't interest you, try this method with other herbs, like basil or mint. Some flavors wouldn't work with wine — mint, for example — but will pair nicely with sparkling water for a non-alcoholic soda cocktail, they're also delicious toppings for ice cream and summer fruits, and whisked into iced tea.
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