Flavoured syrup

• boiling water250ml ml
• golden caster sugar↗100g g
• fresh basil↗handful

  sprigs (including stalks)

• fresh mint↗1 lemongrass stalk and 2

  1 lemongrass stalk and 2 sprigs

• strips of lemon zest1 vanilla pod and 2

  1 vanilla pod and 2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Stir the boiling water and sugar together until the sugar has dissolved. Add your choice of flavourings and leave until cool. To keep syrup for 2-3 days, pour into jars and chill. Remove herbs before using.

2. 2

   To use syrup, pour over summer berries, stir to mix, then leave to steep for about 30 mins before serving.