Lemon cordial

Name: Lemon cordial
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1 jug
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 cup castor sugar; 3 cups water; 3 large lemons; Sprig of mint and slice of lemon for serving

Luke Mangan

February 10, 2017

easyTime:< 30 minsMakes:1 jug

Looking for a thirst quencher on a hot afternoon? Try Luke's lemon cordial.

Ingredients

1 cup castor sugar
3 cups water
3 large lemons
Sprig of mint and slice of lemon for serving

Method

Bring the sugar and water to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Add the juice of two lemons and three lengths of zest, stir and bring to the boil again.
Turn off the heat, allow to cool, then chill in the fridge.
Just before serving, squeeze in the juice of the third lemon and stir well.
Serve with plenty of ice, mint and a slice of lemon.