How to Make Raspberry Cordial
Ruby-red, sweet and tangy, serve this cordial over ice as is, with sparking water or use in cocktails.
Step 1:
Place 4 cups (500g) frozen raspberries, 1 cup sugar and 2 cups water in a pot, set over medium heat and cook until raspberries are hot and sugar dissolves.
Step 2:
Remove from heat and mash raspberries in the pot. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, whisking firmly to extract the juice. Add 1 1/2 cups of water and 1/4 cup lemon juice to strained mixture.
Step 3:
Transfer cordial to a tight-sealing jar. Refrigerate until needed. Makes about 5 cups.
Note: For clear cordial, after straining the raspberry mixture through the sieve, strain again, this time through cheesecloth.