Rich Shiso Syrup

Simmering grassy shiso into a syrup lets you add herbal sweetness to any drink, but it’s also critical to the healthy-ish green slushy known as the Dodo.

Rich Shiso Syrup

FLAVOR PROFILE
Sweet, Dry
DIFFICULTY
easy

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 5-6 fresh green shiso leaves
  • .5 Cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

Step one

In a blender, combine sugar and shiso leaves.

Step two

Add sugar-shiso mixture to water in a saucepan and bring to a light simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Step three

Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step four

Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a storage container.

Contributed by Ariel Arce