LEMON CORDIAL
Ingredients
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2 cups sugar
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1½ cups water
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2 cups fresh lemon juice, strained
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1 tsp grated lemon zest
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3 tsp citric acid
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Soda water or water to serve
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mint leaves
Instructions
Place the sugar, water, lemon juice and zest in a medium saucepan and heat, stirring, over high heat until the sugar has dissolved.
Bring it to the boil then reduce to a simmer and leave it to bubble away for 20 minutes or until it thickens slightly.
Stir through the citric acid.
Strain the cordial then pour it into a sterilised bottle.
Serve with soda water or water (about 1 part cordial to 4 parts water).
Add fresh mint leaves to decorate.
You can also freeze this recipe up to 6 months.
