Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Herbal Sodas 3.8 (33) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 17, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 10 Don't let an abundance of herbs go to waste. Pluck several types of sprigs -- we used basil, mint, and thyme -- and we use them to flavor a basic sugar syrup. Mix the concoction with ice and sparkling water, then garnish the drinks with additional sprigs. Ingredients ½ cup sugar ¾ ounce fresh herbs, such as basil, lemon verbena, mint, tarragon, or thyme 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Ice, for serving Sparkling water or club soda, for serving Directions Put sugar and 1 cup water into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat; add herbs. Cover; let cool completely. Pour syrup through a fine sieve into a small bowl; discard herbs. Stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Fill glasses with ice. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons syrup; top with sparkling water or club soda, and stir. Cook's Notes You can freeze the infused syrup in ice cube trays and enjoy it for up to 1 month. Print