Lemon Cordial

Makes: 2 litres of cordial

Ingredients:

• • 1.5 kg caster sugar

  • Zest and juice of 7 lemons (optional)

  • 1 litre boiling water

  • 60g (¼ cup) citric or tartaric acid

Method:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in large bowl or non-reactive saucepan

  2. stir well until sugar dissolves

  3. Stand covered 3 hours or overnight

  4. strain into bottles and store in a cool dark place.

To serve, dilute with chilled water or soda water as for normal cordials.

Variation:

Nice with juice and seeds from 6 (or more) passionfruit added with other ingredients.  Let stand for a week before using.