Peach Cordial Recipe

Peach and basil cordial

Name: Peach and basil cordial
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes 375ml
Ingredients: 1kg peaches ripe, stoned and chopped; 6 sprigs basil leaves torn and stem included; 75g caster sugar; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Hannah Guinness

Published: August 2, 2021 at 9:34 AM

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Makes 375ml

Easy

Total time: 50 mins

+ cooling

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Make your own refreshing cordial with simple ingredients: peaches, basil, sugar and lemon juice. This cooling fruit tipple is perfect for summer sipping

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Ingredients

1kg peaches

ripe, stoned and chopped
6 sprigs basil

leaves torn and stem included
75g caster sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice

Method

step 1

Put the peaches, basil and 600ml water in a pan, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 40-50 minutes or until the fruit is really soft, mashing gently with the back of a spoon to release the juices. Cool, then strain through a straining bag or piece of muslin, squeezing to release as much juice as possible.
step 2

Measure out 375ml of juice and weigh 75g of sugar (always use a 5:1 juice to sugar ratio). Tip the juice and sugar back into the pan and heat gently, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the lemon juice, then cool. Will keep in the fridge for two weeks. To serve, dilute with chilled sparkling or tonic water, or add to bourbon and ginger beer for a fruity cocktail.

Authors

Hannah GuinnessSenior sub editor and drinks writer

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