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Rhubarb cordial
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Rhubarb cordial

Homemade rhubarb cordial with fresh acidity and gentle sweetness. A classic spring and summer drink that is easy to make and tastes wonderful ice-cold.

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35 min total
6 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Cordial

    • 1.1 lb Rhubarb, sliced
    • 2½ cup Water
    • 10.6 oz Sugar
    • 1 tsp Vanilla sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rhubarb

    1. Put rhubarb and water in a pot.
    2. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the rhubarb is completely soft.
    15 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  2. 2

    Strain the juice

    1. Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean pot.
    2. Let the juice drip through without pressing for a clearer cordial.
    10 min
    Pot
  3. 3

    Season and bottle

    1. Add sugar (and optional vanilla sugar) and heat until the sugar has dissolved.
    2. Cool and pour into clean bottles.
    5 min
    Low heat
    Pot

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Nutrition

Calories

120kcal

Protein

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

30g

Serving Size

200ml

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve diluted with cold water and plenty of ice.

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Ice water

Side Pairings

  • • Small snacks

Dessert Pairings

  • • Light cake

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 7 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store chilled in a tightly sealed bottle

Tips

Cooking

  • • Avoid cooking too long so the fresh colour is preserved.

Serving

  • • Adjust the sugar depending on how tart the rhubarb is.

Variations

Flavor

  • Tangy and fresh

Health

  • Homemade

Method

  • Boiled

Toppings

  • Ice cubes

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla