Basil Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup fresh basil sprig, packed

Preparation

Bring sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Boil, stirring often, about 1 minute or until the sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and add basil. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
Pour into a glass jar, cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
Remove basil and discard. Enjoy!
Note: To make mint syrup, use mint in place of basil.