Blackcurrant cordial

This easy recipe is a great way to use up a pick-your-own glut of blackcurrants and makes a refreshing summer drink

Ingredients

• 300g golden caster sugar
• zest and juice 2 lemons
• 450g blackcurrants

Directions

1. STEP 1
2. Put the sugar in a large saucepan with 300ml water. Bring to a simmer then add the lemon zest and juice followed by the blackcurrants. Cook the mixture over a medium heat until the blackcurrants start to soften and burst.
3. STEP 2
4. Pour the mixture through a sieve lined with muslin into a clean, heatproof jug then transfer to sterilised bottles. Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 month.
5. STEP 3
6. Serve approx. 25ml of cordial per 100ml sparkling or still water, or dilute to taste.