Basil Honey Syrup

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Flavor Profile

Fresh basil, peppery, slightly anise

Intensity

Moderate

Dose Type

oz (0.5-1)

Sourcing

Buy or Make

Commercial versions add gum arabic (gomme) for texture commercial producers can't easily replicate at home; plain simple syrup is trivially DIY.

Price range: $8–$17 per bottle

Commercial Brands

Liber & Co.

Demerara Gum Syrup — 12.7 oz — $15.00 ($1.18/oz) Classic Gum Syrup — 12.7 oz — $14.00 ($1.10/oz)

Small Hand Foods

Gum Syrup — 8.5 oz — $10.00 ($1.18/oz)

Monin

Pure Cane Syrup — 750 ml (25.4 oz) — $11.50 ($0.45/oz)

Common — most bars make this in-house

Nutrition

128

Cal/oz

26g

Sugar/oz

55

Glycemic Index

0%

ABV

64

Cal/tbsp

17.3g

Carbs/tbsp

1.3x

Sweetness

Best natural sweetener for health-conscious guests who still want calories — the antioxidants and enzymes are real, just modest. Use less volume than sugar to match sweetness.

Mean GI of 58 across 17 tested varieties (range 45-74 depending on floral source). Higher calorie density than sugar by tablespoon due to higher weight (21g vs 12.6g). Contains trace antioxidants, enzymes, and antimicrobial compounds — modest real benefit. Raw honey retains more bioactive content than processed. Not safe for infants under 12 months (botulism risk).

The Story

Herbal sweetness with a peppery bite. Pairs naturally with gin, strawberry, and citrus cocktails.