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Winter Herb Syrup

Yields20 ServingsPrep Time2 hrs 15 mins

This is a Sips From Scripts original recipe for winter herb simple syrup for cocktails made using the sous vide method.

Winter Herb Simple Syrup Recipe

Ingredients
 200 g White Sugar
 200 ml Hot Water
 25 g Gum Arabic Powder
 5 Sage Leaves
 4 Thyme Sprigs
 2 Rosemary Sprigs
Method
1

Fill a large pot with hot water.

2

Place immersion circulator inside pot of water and set to 135°F.

3

Add 200 g sugar and 25 g gum arabic powder to a blender.

4

Blend for 1-2 minutes until ingredients are thoroughly combined.

5

Slowly pour 200 ml hot water into blender and blend until sugar and powder are dissolved.

6

Pour sugar mixture into a sealable freezer bag.

7

Add 5 sage leaves, 4 thyme sprigs, and 2 rosemary sprigs to bag and stir for 3-5 seconds.

8

Once the water has heated to 135°F, seal the freezer bag, place it in the water while leaving the top 3-4 inches of the bag outside of the water, and secure the top of the bag to the side of the pot with clips.

9

Let syrup cook in the pot at 135°F for 2 hours.

10

Once cooked, place the bag into an ice bath to shock the syrup, then let cool.

11

Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer 1-2 times to remove herbs and any sugar particles.

12

Pour syrup into a squeeze bottle or pouch with a spout using a funnel, then refrigerate or freeze.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0