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Honey, ginger and mint cordial

  • Serves 1L
  • Prep time: 10 mins + cooling | Cooking time: 5 mins

Spruce up your drinks this summer with a four ingredient honey, ginger and mint cordial. Incorporate into delicious mocktail or cocktail concoctions or serve with still water, sparkling water or soda water over ice.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups caster sugar

  • ½ cup honey

  • 5cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely sliced

  • 2 sprigs mint

Method

  1. In a large saucepan combine sugar, honey, ginger and 3 cups of water. Bring to the boil over a medium-high heat.

  2. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.

  3. Add the mint sprigs and remove from the heat. Stir well to combine, then set aside to cool completely.

  4. Once cool, strain the mixture and pour into a sterilised bottle or jar.

  5. Store in the fridge for up to one month.

Top tip:Beautify your drinks with fresh fruits and mint sprigs served in each glass.