Blueberry Basil Syrup (fruity, fresh, and totally sippable)

This blueberry basil syrup is the kind of recipe you didn’t know you needed—until you’re pouring it into everything. It’s sweet, herby, and beautifully vibrant, with a floral undertone that makes it feel just a little elevated.

Use it in coffee, lemonade, mocktails, or even drizzled over pancakes and yogurt. It's a quick simmer-and-strain situation and keeps beautifully in the fridge.

Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Basil Syrup

• It’s easy – just simmer, strain, and cool
• Basil keeps it interesting – adds a soft, herbal finish
• No fancy tools required – one small pot and a fine mesh strainer
• Versatile – use it in iced lattes, sodas, spritzes, or desserts

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Fresh or frozen blueberries – use what you have
• Fresh basil leaves – torn to release the oils
• Sugar + water – your basic simple syrup base

How to Make Blueberry Basil Syrup

1. Simmer everything together
   Combine blueberries, sugar, water, and torn basil in a small saucepan. Simmer until the berries burst and the syrup turns deep purple.
2. Strain the syrup
   Use a fine mesh sieve to strain out the solids. Press gently to get all that good juice.
3. Let it cool
   Once cooled, pour into a jar or bottle and store in the fridge.

Ways to Use It

• Stir into iced lattes (especially this Blueberry Basil Iced Latte)
• Add to sparkling water with lemon juice for a bright mocktail
• Drizzle over vanilla ice cream or lemon pound cake
• Mix into yogurt or overnight oats
• Use in gin or zero-proof cocktails for a garden-inspired twist

Let's Make Blueberry Basil Syrup

Blueberry Basil Syrup

Zainab Jabri

This blueberry basil syrup is sweet, vibrant, and lightly herbal—perfect for iced lattes, mocktails, and desserts. Made with just four ingredients in under 10 minutes, it’s a quick way to add fresh, fruity flavour to your favourite drinks and dishes.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Steeping Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 32 minutes mins

Course Cafe Drinks, Drinks, Syrups

Cuisine American

Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries Frozen Wild Blueberries are best
• 1 cup (240ml) water
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Instructions

 

• In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, water, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Simmer for about 5–7 minutes, gently mashing some of the blueberries with the back of a spoon as they soften.
• Remove from heat and stir in the basil leaves.
• Cover and let the basil steep for 15–20 minutes.
• Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
• Let cool completely. Store in a sealed jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 3-4 weeks.

Keyword basil, Blueberry, blueberry basil, blueberry latte, blueberry syrup, coffee syrup

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