Sirap Limau Selasih Recipe
A refreshing Singaporean and Malaysian drink made with rose syrup, fresh lime juice and soaked basil seeds. Sweet, tangy and perfect served over plenty of ice.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp basil seeds biji selasih
- 125 ml lukewarm water, for soaking
- 150 ml homemade rose syrup, or to taste or more, as needed
- 60 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 600 ml cups cold water
- Plenty of ice
- Thinly sliced lime or calamansi optional
Instructions
- Place the basil seeds in a small bowl and pour over the lukewarm water. Stir immediately to separate the seeds, then leave them to soak for 10 minutes. They’ll swell and develop a translucent coating.
- Pour the rose syrup into a large jug. Add the lime juice and cold water, then stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add the soaked basil seeds along with any water remaining in the bowl. Stir again to distribute them throughout the drink.
- Taste and add more rose syrup if you’d like it sweeter, more lime juice if you prefer a sharper drink, or a splash of cold water if the rose syrup is particularly concentrated.
- Add plenty of ice and a few lime slices, if using. Stir once more before pouring, as the basil seeds will gradually settle.Serve immediately while very cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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