Name: Raspberry and orange cordial
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 600 gram frozen raspberries; 2 teaspoon tartaric acid; 1/2 cup (125ml) orange juice; 1 1/2 cup (330g) caster sugar; 1 cup (250ml) water; 1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind; 6 cup (1.5l) iced water or chilled sparkling mineral water; 300 gram fresh raspberries; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

Raspberry and orange cordial

Bright, fruity and packed with flavour, raspberry and orange cordial is a great base for a refreshing soft drink or used as a mixer for vodka or white rum.

Makes 3 Cup

Cook

30M

Ingredients

600 gram frozen raspberries

2 teaspoon tartaric acid

1/2 cup (125ml) orange juice

1 1/2 cup (330g) caster sugar

1 cup (250ml) water

1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind

6 cup (1.5l) iced water or chilled sparkling mineral water

300 gram fresh raspberries

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

Method

1.Place frozen raspberries, acid, juice, sugar and water in a medium saucepan; bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes or until reduced slightly. Stir in rind.

2.Remove berry mixture from heat and strain into sterilised bottles. Seal immediately; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

3.To serve, pour ⅓ cup cordial into a glass, top up with ⅔ cup iced water or chilled sparkling mineral water. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint.

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