Flowering Currant Cordial

Chef Tripti

A delicate floral cordial made from fragrant flowering currant blossoms.

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Drinks

Cuisine Modern European

Wash the bottle in hot soapy water and place it in the oven at 100ºC to sterilise for at least 30 minutes.
In a pan over medium heat mix the sugar and water until all the sugar is dissolved.
Check flowers for any bugs and leaves and remove them.
Add the flowers to the sugar syrup and simmer for about 15 minutes until it is syrupy.
Pass the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or muslin cloth to separate the liquid and the flowers.
Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate. If you are using a funnel, make sure to sterilise it as well.
To use, simply mix with cold water or sparkling water and add ice cubes and enjoy.

Keyword Cordial, flowering currant, foraging, homemade cordial, refreshing, Ribes sanguineum