Fresh Parsley Syrup

To complement your “at home spa” experience, you can serve refreshing drinks infused with parsley. This basic simple syrup recipe featuring fresh parsley is perfect for adding to teas, smoothies and cocktails. I like to use curly parsley but any favorite variety will work. I mix it with fresh cucumber juice and lime juice over ice for a refreshing summer drink. You can even add a little vodka or gin for a garden cocktail.

Servings ounces

Author Janice Cox, HSA member and author

Ingredients

1 cup fresh parsley
1 cup water
1 cup sugar

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and stir well until all of the sugar is dissolved.
Let steep for 30 minutes then strain out the parsley leaves and pour into a clean container.
Store in the refrigerator. It should last for two to three weeks, you can also freeze it for year round use.

Notes

Yield: 8 ounces