This cordial is a lovely summer drink and looks so pretty, too. It is also good to be able to offer something other than fruit juice to children and those not drinking alcohol. I have been experimenting with proportions and think I have achieved a balance between not being ‘ower shilpit’ (too sharp) whilst reducing sugar levels to an acceptable proportion.
Servings: Makes 500ml
Ingredients:
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500g rhubarb
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500ml cold water
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100g granulated sugar
Instructions:
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Wipe the stalks of the rhubarb and cut roughly into 1cm pieces
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Add the cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer for about 20 minutes until totally mushy. Then stir in the sugar, allow to dissolve, and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
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Strain the mixture through a sieve and allow to cool. This will produce about 500ml and should be diluted 50:50 with sparkling or still water.
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Why not experiment by adding mint leaves, slices of orange, cucumber, strawberry – Pimms-style – for a really exotic party drink?