Ultimate Guide to Alcohol-Free Herb Syrup

This recipe is from Bill the Goat. Bill the Goat is an expert in home growing and also a food enthusiast. Check out his Instagram page for more growing tips and recipes!

Please note this recipe is not for beginners. Water is not a good solvent for the active compounds. By making the herb syrup, you are wasting some level of active compounds in your herb and plant material. This recipe is good for growers and for people who prefer small servings. If you are looking for stronger infused treats or sublingual ideas, check out our tincture page or herb butter page for more information.

But if you are interested in an alcohol-free recipe, here we go.

Ingredients:

• 10 grams dried herb or trim;

• 2 grams fine plant material (optional);

• 4 cups water;

• 4 cups sugar (I prefer raw cane sugar but granulated works as well);

• 3 tablespoons vegetable glycerin (this is a binding agent and a thickener).

Preparation - Decarb the Herb:

1. Preheat oven for decarboxylation

2. Set mode using #ECRUDecarb Kit

3. Mix dried herb or trim with fine plant material. Spread the mixture on the glass pan

4. Cover the glass pan with a lid. Insert the probe into the lid

5. Start Baking

To learn more about decarboxylation, check

How to Decarboxylate with ECRU Decarb Kit

I like this item. The smell of baking herb is not a pleasant one for me. While I still smell it while I'm cooking with it, I don't smell it while it's baking. I like that the dried herb or trim doesn't overly brown as it does its foil, and I'm able to add fine plant material to the mix without worrying about it sticking to the pan. It kinda reminds me of using the mason jar method without the need to roll the jar.

Bill the Goat, Herb Simple Syrup

Preparation - Prepare the Syrup:

1. Put the pan on the stove, then add water and bring water to boil

2. Add sugar. Keep stirring until water returns to boil

3. Add decarbed mixture to the water.

4. Reduce heat. Keep it in simmer for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally

5. Add 3 teaspoons of vegetable glycerin. Add more if you prefer a thicker syrup

6. Keep the mixture in medium heat. Stir occasionally

Preparation - Drain for Clean Syrup:

1. Put cheesecloth on colander or strainer

2. Pour water slowly

3. Wait for the draining to complete.

And now, enjoy any drink of your choice! My personal favorite is tea!

Interested in Herb Butter and Herb Sugar? Learn more from the link below!

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Interested in infusion and more advanced decarboxylation method?

Conclusion:

Please do not use this recipe to serve a very strong amount of active compounds. Keep in mind water is not a good solvent for the active compounds. The recipe will be exceptionally useful for growers. For store-bought dried herb, you might want to try making tincture or herb butter at home. This recipe is for people who want to enjoy non-alcohol drinks and people who want to incorporate herb into their daily life.