Ingredients
1 1/4 cups sugar
One of the following: 2 fresh bay leaves or 1 ounce fresh tarragon, fresh mint, fresh lemon verbena, or fresh lemongrass
Preparation
Stir together sugar and 1 1/4 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved. Add herbs, and remove pan from heat immediately. Let syrup cool completely. Refrigerate syrup in an airtight container at least 8 hours, or up to 1 day. Just before using, pour the syrup through a fine sieve into a large bowl; discard the herbs.
