Rosemary and Citrus Cordial

Method 8 steps

1. 1

   Using a peeler, remove long strips of peel from grapefruit and 2 of lemons. Be careful not to remove any of white pith.

2. 2

   Put the peels into a saucepan. Juice the lemons and grapefruit, and add the juice to the pan.

3. 3

   Using a rolling pin, roll over the rosemary sprigs a few times on a chopping board to release the oils.

4. 4

   Add the rosemary to the pan with ginger, sugar, and water.

5. 5

   Heat for 5 minutes over a low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, to dissolve the sugar.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes until you get a slightly thick syrup. Leave it to cool, then use immediately or chill overnight to develop the flavors.

7. 7

   Strain the cordial syrup through a sieve into a bowl or jug. Transfer to a bottle.

8. 8

   To use, mix 1–2 tablespoons of cordial into ⅔ cup () of fizzy water to make a soda, or add to boiling water with 2 tablespoons of whiskey to make a hot toddy.

Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)