Orange Cordial
Brighten up your beverage game with this zesty and refreshing homemade Orange Cordial! Bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh orange juice and fragrant orange zest, this easy-to-make syrup is sweetened with just the right amount of granulated sugar and elevated with a hint of citric acid for that quintessential citrus tang. Perfect for summer sipping, this versatile cordial can be diluted with water, sparkling soda, or even mixed into your favorite cocktails for a citrusy twist. With a quick prep and cook time of just 25 minutes, you can create a batch that stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks—ready to serve whenever you need a burst of sunshine in your glass. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, this DIY Orange Cordial is a must-try recipe for any citrus lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Fresh orange juice
- 2 oranges Orange zest
- 300 grams Granulated sugar
- 250 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Citric acid
Instructions
Wash and dry the oranges thoroughly. Use a fine grater or zester to remove the zest from 2 oranges, ensuring you only take the outer orange layer and avoid the bitter white pith.
Juice enough oranges to collect 500 ml of fresh orange juice. Strain the juice to remove any pulp or seeds, if desired.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, granulated sugar, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar completely dissolves, about 3-5 minutes.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not allow it to boil vigorously.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the citric acid to help preserve and enhance the citrus flavor.
Let the cordial mixture cool to room temperature, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a sterilized bottle to remove the zest.
Store the orange cordial in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To serve, dilute the cordial to taste with cold water, sparkling soda, or even as a mixer for cocktails. A typical serving ratio is 1 part cordial to 4 parts water.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.0 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 340.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 941 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
