Raspberry and Rose Cordial
A delicately crafted cordial of ripe raspberries gently simmered to capture their vibrant sweetness, balanced with a subtle touch of white wine vinegar and fragrant rose water. Silky, aromatic and refreshingly elegant, this summery infusion is served diluted to taste, offering a beautifully floral and fruit forward refreshment with refined sophistication.
8 servings
Ingredients
200 g (2 cups) raspberries (fresh or frozen)
150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon rose water
Method
Place the raspberries, sugar and white wine vinegar into a small pan and place over a very low heat, stirring occasionally. When the berries begin to release their juice, turn the heat up slightly, allowing the sugar to dissolve, then bring the fruit to a gentle simmer.
Allow to simmer for five minutes until the berries pulp down. Sieve into a bowl, pressing the pulp through the sieve with the back of a spoon.
Return the pips to the pan with 200ml cold water. Bring the water to a gentle simmer and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
Sieve the resulting liquid into the previously sieved pulp and stir. Allow to cool.
Add the rose water and stir. Pour into a glass bottle and store in the fridge.
Dilute to taste.
