Natural Cola Syrup
Did you know you can make your own Natural Cola Syrup by using Southernwood? Mix it with sparkling water and enjoy (you might even want to add a splash of gin).
Servings 10 people
Calories 174kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups southernwood only the green part, no stems (30g)
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Harvest your southernwood. Only use the green parts, not the stem, it's easy to pinch the leaves off. Give it a quick wash and pat it dry.
- In a large pot, heat the sugar, lime juice, and water.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, add the southernwood. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes with the lid on.
- Once the southernwood has lost most of its color, set the pot aside and just let the mixture cool off for an hour.
- Pour the syrup through a strainer to remove the southernwood leaves.
- Fill the syrup into a clean glass jar and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. Mix it with sparkling water and enjoy. I usually mix 1 cup of sparkling water with 1 tablespoon of syrup, but you can add more or less for your preferred sweetness and intensity.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg