This cordial is a lovely summer drink and looks so pretty, too. It is also good to be able to offer something other than fruit juice to children and those not drinking alcohol. I have been experimenting with proportions and think I have achieved a balance between not being ‘ower shilpit’ (too sharp) whilst reducing sugar levels to an acceptable proportion.
Servings: Makes 500ml
Ingredients:
500g rhubarb
500ml cold water
100g granulated sugar
Instructions:
Wipe the stalks of the rhubarb and cut roughly into 1cm pieces
Add the cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer for about 20 minutes until totally mushy. Then stir in the sugar, allow to dissolve, and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a sieve and allow to cool. This will produce about 500ml and should be diluted 50:50 with sparkling or still water.
Why not experiment by adding mint leaves, slices of orange, cucumber, strawberry – Pimms-style – for a really exotic party drink?