Rocks Orange Squash Organic 740 ml (Pack of 6)

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Making cordials, wines or jams is a way to preserve fruits or herbs in season and enjoy them the whole year. When we made our first bottle of squash more than 40 years ago, we took a decision to avoid artificial sweeteners at all costs. Our commitment to this pledge continues in our range of drinks today. As our understanding of artificial sweeteners grow and the role they play in the modern food and drink industries continues to rise, we remain committed in our drive to remain free from artificial sweeteners and to continue to offer consumers a choice. The sort of cordial we’re making requires no distilling or alcohol and claims to offer no medicinal benefits. In the UK, Australia and New Zealand, what might be known in the States as syrup is known as Cordial or Squash. You can use other sweeteners like maple syrup, agave nectar or stevia. If you are using sugar, play with different kinds and quantities. Start with a smaller dose and add more if needed.

Also, the steeping time can vary depending on the desired strength of the flavor. You can increase the steeping time to several days, taste it, and stop it when you achieve the desired flavor. Tips to make delicious citrus cordial If you have a box cheesegrater, then you can use the smaller holed side that is perfect for testing!Use it the same way as a zester, and you’ll have a pile of zest in no time. With a Knife or Potato Peeler Pop a few lemons in a colander, just enough to allow movement, so the water touches the whole surface. We suggest a little fresh mint and grated ginger. Or maybe add lime juice to taste to add more citrus. Once zested, microwave for roughly 10-20 seconds until warm. This helps break down the lemon, creating more juice.

Before you start zesting, ensure you have unwaxed lemons or have removed the wax. For tips on this, see further down the post. For example, oranges are sweeter, so less sugar is required, grapefruits are more bitter, so more sugar, and limes are similar. You get the idea! Can you make Lemon Cordial without Citric Acid?

Note:Zest your lemons before you juice them. The reason for this will become obvious once you start. There is no fun trying to zest the bits of a juiced lemon! With a Zester

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Lemons are often sprayed with a thin layer of wax to keep them looking fresh and shiny, plus it can help protect them from bruising. Now we know this might be one of those recipes that are easier to buy in the shops, especially in the UK. Select oranges that are ripe, fresh, and unblemished. They should have a bright orange color and be heavy for their size, indicating a high water content and a good source of essential oils. Phew, we got there in the end! Although this is a very condensed version of this story, it’s worth reading more about it. What do you call it? Cordial, Squash, Diluting Juice or something else? The problem with dating the first Lemon Cordial or Cordial is that the term is used for many different drinks. From fruit-based or alcoholic liqueur-based beverages to medicinal ones.

You can add some orange juice with a little tonic to mellow the flavour while adding a little fizz. Shake vigorously and then strain through a tea sieve into two champagne flutes, then top up carefully with ice cold Prosecco. This ingredient is optional; however, it helps to preserve the cordial. I made the orange cordial concentrate without the citric acid, which lasts a couple of months if kept refrigerated. Citric acid can be replaced with tartaric acid. Orange cordial recipe First step: Zest oranges.Yes, our recipe doesn’t use citric acid. This is a preservative, and the ingredients of lemon cordial, lemons and sugar have enough preservative properties for a homemade version you intend to drink soonish. Can you freeze lemons? Stevia is made from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It is much sweeter than sugar, so you may need to experiment to find the right amount to use.