This refreshing glass of zestiness is the perfect antidote to a hot day. Raspberry lemonade cordial is a delightful twist on a classic cool-down. You can substitute the raspberries with blackberries or strawberries.
Raspberry lemonade cordial
Ingredients
- 250ml (1 cup) water
- 200g (1 cup) sugar
- 250ml (1 cup) lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 250ml (1 cup) raspberries, puréed
- 125ml (½ cup) whole raspberries
- crushed ice, to serve
- sparkling water, to serve
- fresh mint sprigs, to serve
Instructions
1
To make the lemonade, heat the water, sugar and lemon juice until the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
2
Leave to cool completely before stirring in the lemon zest, raspberry purée and raspberries.
3
Serve with crushed ice, sparkling water and mint.
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