HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE FRUIT AND BERRY CORDIALS - BERRY
Cordials are nostalgic and remind us of simpler times. A fast paced life is no reason to forego the finer things - like how to make homemade fruit and berry cordials! In this post, you will find three recipes which will show you how to make cordials with fruit, berries, or citrus!
Provided by Lord Byron's Kitchen
Categories Drinks
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Add all ingredient to a large sauce pan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, continue to boil and stir for 5 minutes. Stir continuously and do not leave the mixture unattended.
- Next, turn off the heat, but leave the sauce pan on the burner. Allow the mixture to steep and cool for 1 hour.
- After the hour has passed, pour the mixture through cheesecloth to drain and to remove all of the berry seeds and/or pulp.
- Transfer to a sterile bottle or jar. Keep refrigerated.
- To use, pour approximately 1/4 cup of the syrup into a large drinking glass. Add ice and pour in 1 1/2 cups of cold water. Stir and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FRUIT CORDIAL
For a lucky recipient, package your homemade liqueur in a decorative bottle and give it along with a few cordial glasses. Look for one of a kind bottle and glasses at antique stores.
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Cocktails
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. For syrup, in small pan, mix sugar and water. Bring to boiling, stirring til sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Cool for 30 minutes.
- 2. For orange cordial, score orange peels into four lengthwise sections; remove peels with your fingers. Reserve fruit for another use. Using a sharp knife, scrape off white portions from peels. Discard. Cut peels into strips. For pear cordial, score and thinly slice pears.
- 3. Pour cooled syrup into a sterilized 2 quart glass jar. Add orange peel strips or pear slices. Pour vodka into jar; stir gently. Cover jar with a tight fitting lid. Allow to stand (steep) in a cool dry place for 3 weeks.
- 4. LIne a colander or sieve with several layers of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth or coffee filters. Set colander over a large bowl. Strain fruit cordial through a sieve. Discard orange peel strips or pear slices.
- 5. Transfer strained cordial to sterilized jars or bottles. Seal and label. Store at room temperature for p to 2 weeks. Makes about 5 cups.
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