Homemade Rhubarb Cordial (Rhubarb Syrup)

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Homemade Rhubarb Cordial (Rhubarb Syrup) transforms sharp rhubarb into sweet & most refreshing drink. Simply dilute with either still or sparkling water to make beautifully thirst quenching beverage. Great in cocktails too!

Prep 00:10
Cook 00:15
Total 00:25
Yield 14

Ingredients

  • 500 g rhubarb (cleaned and cut into chunks)
  • 1 thumb size piece of ginger (peeled and finely grated (optional))
  • 1 lemon (zest & juice) (preferrably unwaxed and organic (see notes))
  • 250 g caster (fine) or granulated sugar
  • 400 ml water

Instructions

  1. 1
    Put rhubarb, sugar, grated ginger (if using), lemon zest, juice and water into large pan or stockpot and give them a mix.
  2. 2
    Put the pan on a medium heat and bring to boil. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until rhubarb turns soft and mushy and sugar dissolves.
  3. 3
    Take the pan of the heat and prepare the bowl or large measuring jug you can easily fit the sieve on. Strain the cordial (syrup) through the sieve. I usually help to speed up the process with the spoon but if you are after a really clear syrup you might want to leave it be for a few hours as the syrup drips slowly into a bowl. Whichever way you choose, it does not affect the flavour!
  4. 4
    Pour the cordial (syrup) into prepared sterilised bottles (see above for details) and chill in the fridge.
  5. 5
    Dilute 50ml cordial (syrup) to 150ml water.
  6. 6
    Enjoy with some ice!
Category
Beverages
Calories
79 kcal
Protein
1.0 g
Fat
1.0 g
Carbs
20.0 g

Recipe Attribution

Jo's Kitchen Larder
joskitchenlarder.com/homemade-rhubarb-cordial/