Rhubarb cordial
(1)
40 min
I didn't have enough rhubarb to make rhubarb juice but I had enough to make some syrup. Mixed with sparkling water it makes a very refreshing drink. Pink rhubarb is best for this recipe, as it gives the nicest colour.
nch
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Ingredients
Makes: 1 small bottle
- 400g demerara sugar
- 400ml water
- 4 to 6 rhubarb sticks, chopped
- 125ml orange juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
Method
Prep:20min ›
Cook:20min ›
Ready in:40min
- Add sugar and water to a saucepan and bring to the boil. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add rhubarb, orange juice, lemon and orange zest and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
- Let cool, then strain through a fine sieve. Do not squeeze the rhubarb to extract extra liquid as your syrup will turn cloudy. Add orange extract and stir. Pour hot syrup in a sterilised bottled and close. Store in the fridge and use within a few weeks.
Cook's note
If you feel it's a shame to throw out the solids, you can enjoy them with yoghurt (but they are quite sweet).
