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Blueberry Basil Syrup in a jar
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Blueberry Basil Syrup

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.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Steeping Time15 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Cafe Drinks, Drinks, Syrups
Diet: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Zainab Jabri

Ingredients

  • 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.
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