Refreshing Rhubarb and Ginger Cordial

Hi, it’s Scott here with this week’s recipe!
After spending a long day down at the allotment this weekend – and feeling a little dehydrated (much like Richard mentioned last week) – I decided to make something refreshing using some beautiful rhubarb I had just picked.
The result? A wonderfully refreshing Rhubarb and Ginger Cordial, and I thought I’d share the recipe with you all.

Let’s head to the kitchen and see how it’s made!

As usual, you can find this recipe and many others at theveggrowerpodcast.co.uk and on my Instagram page Seed to Table Plot 13.

Rhubarb and Ginger Cordial

Ingredients:

  • 500g rhubarb, sliced into 2–3cm pieces
  • 25g fresh ginger, sliced
  • 250g caster sugar
  • Juice of one orange
  • Juice of one lemon

Method:

  1. Place all the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat, allow to cool, and then leave to rest in the fridge overnight.
  4. The next day, pass the mixture through a fine sieve, collecting just the liquid. (Don’t throw away the leftover fruit – it’s perfect for adding to a crumble or serving as a compote with yoghurt!)
  5. Pour the cordial into a sterilised bottle and store it in the fridge.

Your homemade rhubarb and ginger cordial will keep for up to 7 weeks when properly stored – although it’s so delicious, I doubt it’ll last that long!

That’s it from me this week. I hope you enjoy this refreshing spring drink – perfect for sipping after a busy day in the garden!

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