Best 2 Berry Cordial Recipes
Berry cordial, a delightful and refreshing beverage, is a perfect way to enjoy the sweet, tangy flavors of fresh berries. With its vibrant color and tantalizing aroma, this homemade delight is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're looking for a cozy drink to warm you up on a chilly day or a thirst-quenching treat to cool you down on a hot summer afternoon, berry cordial is the perfect choice. Let's explore the world of berry cordials and discover the best recipes to create this delicious drink at home.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
BERRY CORDIAL
This is an easy way to make cordial and it's good for gifts! Other berries such as raspberries, strawberries or blueberries may be used in place of blackberries, and rum or brandy may be used in place of the vodka.
Provided by Barbara Tantrum
Categories Drinks Recipes Liqueur Recipes
Time P10DT7h2m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour the sugar into a 1 quart jar. Fill the remaining space with berries, but do not pack down. Fill the jar with vodka so that the berries are completely covered. Seal the jar. Let the jar stand for 2 months, shaking the jar every week. The sugar should dissolve, and the vodka will become colored.
- Strain the liquid through a metal sieve, and then through a coffee filter to remove the fruit. Pour into pretty bottles. Drink as a cordial, or use it to flavor lemonade or iced tea.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
BERRY CORDIAL
A recipe from my friend Roy Heflin. Note that the recipe calls for blackberries so as to generate a useful nutritional panel (RZ doesn't have nutritional data for the generic "berries"), but any cane berry (blackberry, raspberry, loganberry, boysenberry, marionberry) as well as blueberries can be used in this recipe, as can a mixture of any of them. Frozen berries work fine, as long as they are not pre-sweetened.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Beverages
Time P30DT3h
Yield 5 qts, 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put berries in a 6-8qt pot and add water; bring to rolling boil. Reduce to bare simmer and cover for 20 minutes, or until berries lose their shape.
- Drain and strain through cheesecloth, squeezing out as much juice as possible. Allow to cool to room temperature. Measure quantity of juice.
- Wash out pot and return juice to pot. Add 1- 1 1/2 cup sugar per quart of juice. Return to the boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-20 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature again.
- Add 1 cup alcohol (vodka or white brandy) per quart of sweetened juice. (I personally like a mixture of the two, in a 2:1 ratio, as I find this smooths out any imperfections in either alcohol.).
- Allow to sit for at least 2 weeks before bottling. Can be drunk immediately or allowed to age - it is distinctly better with 4-6 weeks of aging. For longer aging, make sure it is TIGHTLY sealed.
Tips:
- To make a delicious berry cordial, choose ripe and flavorful berries. Look for berries that are plump, brightly colored, and free of bruises or blemishes.
- If you can't find fresh berries, you can use frozen berries instead. Just thaw them completely before using.
- You can use any type of berry you like to make cordial. Some popular choices include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
- Be sure to wash the berries thoroughly before using them.
- Don't boil the berries. Boiling them will destroy their flavor and color.
- Let the cordial cool completely before bottling it. This will help to preserve its flavor and color.
- Store the cordial in a cool, dark place. It will keep for up to a year.
Conclusion:
Berry cordial is a delicious and versatile drink that can be enjoyed all year long. It's perfect for sipping on its own, adding to sparkling water or lemonade, or using as a mixer in cocktails. With so many different ways to make it, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful drink, give berry cordial a try. You won't be disappointed!
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