Cool down this summer with our homemade rhubarb cordial
There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a long, cool glass of rose-pink cordial on a hot day.
Head Gardener Ned’s recipe for rhubarb and orange flavoured cordial is easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious. Do give it a try! Recipe makes one bottle of cordial.
Ingredients
- 2kg rhubarb, trimmed and chopped into chunks
- 50g citric acid
- 1kg granulated sugar
- Zest of two oranges
Recipe
- Place the rhubarb and orange zest in a large bowl and just cover with water. Add the citric acid and stir well.
- Cover and leave for 48 hours.
- Strain the rhubarb through a sieve. Put the strained liquid into a pan and add the sugar and orange juice. Heat gently and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring to the boil and boil for five minutes. Pour into a sterilised bottle. Dilute before using.
