Homemade Lemon Cordial
1 hour
Didn't even know you could make cordial at home until I came across this recipe. The citric acid took me a bit to find but was worth the effort.
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Ingredients
Serves: 8
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons citric acid
- iced water or soda water, to serve
Directions
Preparation:35min ›
Cook:25min ›
Ready in:1hour
- Place the sugar, water and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Cook, stirring every now and then, over high heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup comes to the boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the syrup thickens slightly. Stir in the citric acid. Strain the cordial into a sterilised bottle. The cordial will keep, refrigerated, for up to one month.
- To serve, pour the lemon syrup into glasses, top with iced water or soda water, stir well and serve immediately.
