Lemon Verbena & Lemon Syrup

This recipe is a delicious, quick and easy syrup that can be made into a non-alcoholic drink with the addition of soda water or created as an alcoholic beverage with the addition of both soda water and gin or vodka.

INGREDIENTS

• 175ml lemon juice (from approximately 2 large Meyer lemons)
• 1 heaped tablespoon of lemon verbena whole leaf tea
• 1 cup of sugar

METHOD

1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
2. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
4. Strain into a sterilised bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.