Cordial
Homemade Blackcurrant Cordial
You need 347 ml for this batch
Makes 600 ml — 253 ml left over
You'll need
- golden caster sugar300 g
- water300 ml
- lemons, zested and juiced2
- blackcurrants450 g
Steps
- 1Put the sugar and water in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- 2Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and blackcurrants.
- 3Cook over medium heat until the blackcurrants soften and burst.
- 4Transfer to sterilised bottles or a clean container, then refrigerate until needed.
Cooling
Cool completely and chill before using in the slush mixture.
Straining
Pour the hot mixture through a sieve lined with muslin into a clean heatproof jug before bottling.






