Raspberry Cordial Recipe - Feed Your Sole

Name: Raspberry Cordial
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-475946H55M16S
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 300g (10oz )raspberries – frozen or fresh; 150g (5oz) granulated white sugar; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 250ml (1 cup) water

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If you are looking for a refreshing and sweet drink that’s perfect for hot summer days then look no further than this real-fruit raspberry cordial. This is great for kids and adults alike, and can even be made into a ‘very adult’ drink as it’s a great mixer for vodka or rum.

Is cordial alcoholic?

I believe cordial is a term used most commonly in the UK. You may also know it as squash. It’s not traditionally an alcoholic drink as it is essentially a concentrated fruit syrup, which is diluted with water to make a refreshing drink.

Of course, you can mix it with alcohol. and it’s a great mixer or cocktail ingredient, but it’s not technically alcoholic in it’s preparation and it’s most commonly used as a soft drink. It’s a great way to jazz up some plain water.

Is it healthy?

Raspberry Cordial on a Table from above with a chopping board with limes and raspberries

This recipe is semi-healthy. It’s made from fresh fruit with no artificial colourings. However, it does use quite a bit of sugar. You can use sweetener instead of sugar, although the cordial won’t be as ‘syrupy’. Both powdered and liquid sweeteners will both work well.

How long does it last?

You can keep this cordial for up to a week in the fridge. Store in a sealed container or bottle and dilute it as you use. You can also extend the life of the cordial by freezing it. An ice cube tray is a great idea. Just make sure to allow the cubes to melt into the water before drinking or it won’t have much flavour!

Ingredients

Raspberries – fresh or frozen both work well
Sugar – granulated white sugar. You can also use the equivalent measure of sweetener for a sugar-free, low-calorie version
Lime juice – freshly squeezed or bottled pure lime juice (make sure not to buy lime cordial / mixer)
Water – for boiling the ingredients

How to make it

This raspberry cordial is unbelievably easy to make. First, add all the ingredients into a saucepan.

Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and then leave for 1-2 hours to infuse.

Use a potato masher to mash the mixture. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, using the back of a spoon to press all the liquid out of the pulp. Once fully cooled store in the fridge in a sealed jar.

To serve use around 1 tbsp per 100ml (3.3oz) of water, increasing or decreasing the amount to taste.

Recipe steps 1-3, boil ingredients, mash and then strain

Looking for more refreshing drink recipes? You might also want to try this strawberry cordial recipe or this homemade pink lemonade.

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