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Raspberry vinegar cordial

<p>The perfect spring fix -a cool, refreshing drink in the sun. This recipe is great for BBQ’s, picnics, or just lazy afternoons. The twist? Rather than topping the concentration with water, add in some bubbles for a non-alcoholic spritzer.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>450g of red raspberries</li> <li>2 cups apple cider vinegar</li> <li>4 ½ cups sugar or to taste</li> <li>Ice</li> <li>Tonic or soda water</li> <li>Extra raspberries or mint sprigs</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Put the raspberries in a large bowl and mash with a wooden spoon. Stir in the apple cider vinegar as you mash.</li> <li>Cover the bowl with glad wrap and let the liquid stand until it deepens in colour. You should let it sit for at least 24 hours, but no more than 36.</li> <li>Bring the mixture to boil over heat, cooking for 10 minutes before removing.</li> <li>There should now be a layer of foam on the surface of the mixture. Skim the foam off using a wooden spoon and let it cool before refrigerating.</li> <li>To serve, fill each glass with ice, add 3 tbsp. of the cordial and top with tonic or soda water.</li> <li>Garnish the glasses with raspberries of mint sprigs for a holiday feeling.</li> </ol> <p>Who would you like to share a jug of this spring refreshment with? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/peach-and-raspberry-cordial/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Peach and raspberry cordial</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/elderflower-and-mint-champagne-cocktails/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Elderflower and mint champagne cocktails</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/03/blood-orange-margaritas/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Blood orange margaritas</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Peach and raspberry cordial

<p>Lighter in sugar than store-bought cordials and packed full of flavour, homemade cordial is a delicious reminder of summer. Serve this Melba-inspired cordial with soda water and a sprig of mint, or use it instead of orange juice in a mimosa.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Makes:</span></strong> about 8 cups</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>375g (about 2 ½ cups) raspberries (fresh or frozen)</li> <li>1.5kg peaches, stones removed, coarsely chopped</li> <li>3 ½ cups sugar</li> <li>¼ – ½ cup lemon juice</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Put the raspberries and ½ cup of water in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, simmer for 2 minutes, then mash until pulpy. Strain the mixture through a fine or muslin cloth into a large bowl.</li> <li>Put the peaches and 1 cup of water in the same saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until pulpy (10-15 minutes). Mash well, then pour into the muslin on top of the draining raspberries. Stand for an hour (or until the dripping has stopped), then squeeze to extract more juice.</li> <li>Combine the juice in a large saucepan and stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add ¼ cup of lemon juice and taste. Add more lemon juice if you prefer the cordial more tart.</li> <li>Bring the juice to the boil and boil for 2 minutes. Pour the hot syrup into hot, sterilised bottles and seal immediately. Label and date the bottles once cold. Store in the fridge for up to 3 months.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Note:</strong> When making jelly, never squeeze the muslin that the fruit drains through as this will result in a cloudy jelly. A “proper jelly” should be crystal clear. However, when making syrups and cordials, squeeze the bag as much as you like to extract all the lovely juices.</p> <p><em>Written by Alice Arundell. First appeared on <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/03/martini/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Martini</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/03/blood-orange-margaritas/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Blood orange margaritas</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/month-of-love-cocktail/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">A love potion cocktail</span></strong></em></a></p>

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