Red Basil Compote with Mint and Lemon

Name: Red Basil Compote with Mint and Lemon
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 4.17 г Красный базилик; 1.67 г Свежая мята; 12.50 г Сахар; 4.17 г Лимон; 166.67 мл Вода

A refreshing drink with basil and mint aromas. Sweet syrup with citrus notes is perfect for a hot day. It's easy and quick to prepare, served chilled.

Total: 60 min
Standard serving: 189.2 g

Drinks
Russian cuisine

Ingredients

Total 5

Red Basil
4.17 g≈ 1.5 sprig
Mint
1.67 g≈ 1.5 tsp
Sugar
12.5 g≈ 1 tbsp
Lemon
4.17 g
Water
166.67 ml≈ 2/3 cup

Instructions

1
Step 1
Prepare red basil, fresh mint, sugar, lemon, and water.
2
Step 2
Pour 2 liters of water into a pot.
3
Step 3
Pour in 150 grams of sugar and stir well.
4
Step 4
Bring to a boil.
5
Step 5
Wash the basil and mint thoroughly.
6
Step 6
Slice the lemon into rings.
7
Step 7
Put the basil in boiling water.
8
Step 8
Add mint.
9
Step 9
Arrange the sliced lemon. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat. Cover with a lid and let it steep for 10–15 minutes.
10
Step 10
Pour the compote into another container and chill. Store in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.

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