Lemon Cordial
This is a great way of making use of lemons when in-season. Lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar and water are combined to make this refreshing summer drink. Enjoy with lots of ice cubes.
Ingredients
Serves: 20
- 800g caster sugar or to taste
- 1 litre water
- 1 tablespoon citric acid
- 1 tablespoon tartaric acid
- 2 lemons, zest grated (optional)
- 6 large lemons, juiced and strained
Method
Prep:30min ›
Cook:5min ›
Ready in:35min
- Dissolve sugar in water over heat in a non-aluminium saucepan. Add citric and tartaric acids. Stir to ensure that all is completely dissolved and let cool.
- Stir in juice and zest. Bottle into clean, dry bottles. Store in the fridge. Dilute to taste with water, lemonade, fizzy or still mineral water. Makes 2 litres.
Citric and tartaric acid
Can be purchased in speciality shops or online.
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This recipe was not taken from the mentioned 'bible' - it is a very general recipe & one that i have used since my grandmother gave it to me over 25 years ago! The words to describe it are mine - not Stepanie Alexander's. Check your facts before you criticise someone - cheap! - 07 Feb 2010 (Review from Allrecipes AU | NZ)
I guess Stephanie Alexander must have stolen the recipe from your gran and the words from your mouth then... http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/lemon-cordial This recipe is exactly as written in her 'bible' The Cook's Companion. - 03 Oct 2011 (Review from Allrecipes AU | NZ)
Nom, nom, nom - the perfect balance of sweet and sour. - 30 Dec 2011 (Review from Allrecipes AU | NZ)