BLACKCURRANT CORDIAL

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This easy recipe is a great way to use up a pick-your-own glut of blackcurrants and makes a refreshing summer drink

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Drink

Time 16m

Yield makes 600ml

Number Of Ingredients 3

300g golden caster sugar
zest and juice 2 lemons
450g blackcurrants

Steps:

  • Put the sugar in a large saucepan with 300ml water. Bring to a simmer then add the lemon zest and juice followed by the blackcurrants. Cook the mixture over a medium heat until the blackcurrants start to soften and burst.
  • Pour the mixture through a sieve lined with muslin into a clean, heatproof jug then transfer to sterilised bottles. Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 month.
  • Serve approx. 25ml of cordial per 100ml sparkling or still water, or dilute to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 0.1 grams protein

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