Lemon and Mint Cordial
Ingredients
- 3 medium or 4 small lemons 200ml juice
- 30 mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons tartaric acid
- 2 1/2 cups caster sugar
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Juice lemons. Add tartaric acid and stir to combine.
- Add sugar and water to a saucepan, along with the mint leaves and the zest from about 1/2 of the lemons. Stir over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture just starts to simmer. This should take about 5 minutes. Remove mixture immediately once it starts to simmer.
- Pour sugar mixture over lemon juice and leave for 15 minutes.
- Strain mixture using a muslin cloth, pour into a bottle and place the lid on the bottle.
- Allow to cool and store in the pantry for up to 12 months. Or pop it in the fridge to enjoy immediately.
- Enjoy mixed with water or soda water, using 1 part cordial and 4 or 5 parts water.