CHERRY CORDIAL, no sugar syrup; adults, kids & teetotal options, wallet friendly

Add fizzy water OR prosecco/champagne to this jewel bright cordial for a thirst-quenching fruity drink 

An intensely refreshing Cherry Cordial (with cherry ice cube)
'Really perks up a vodka' 'would be good for Pimms!' 'Lovely to look at and drink!' Tasters

Kids will love this low-sugar fruity fizzy drink but so will adults if they add vodka, prosecco, champagne or white wine.

So many recipes for fruit cordials require time-consuming high-calorie sugar syrups.  This one, adapted from Damned Delicious, doesn't, and that means from start to finish it's ready in 15 minutes.  That will quell the clamour from thirsty demanding kids.

For a treat, garnish with a cherry frozen in an ice cube.

Cost: £1.50
Makes: 6-8 glasses but multiplies easily

Ingred:
    3 oz/85gm fresh cherries, without stones (the dark red ones are best for this)
    1/2 cup fresh lemon or lime juice
    1/4-1/3 cup sugar (to taste)
    1 tbsp fresh mint leaves

    white wine/grape juice  or prosecco or champagne or sparkling unsugared water

    Garnish: cherries frozen in ice cubes or fresh mint leaves and/or fresh berries

Method:

1. Blend cherries, lemon/lime juice, sugar & mint till completely broken down
2. Pour through a fine meshed sieve; allow to drain through; push/stir remainder with a spatula, scraping the pulp from underneath into the mix
3. Refrigerate
4. When ready to serve; pour 2-3 tbsp into a glass, add liquid & ice OR Pour 8-12 tablespoons of cordial into a jug and add 4 cups of liquid plus ice  
5. Top with fresh cherries, cherry ice cube and/or chopped mint leaves

Comments:
The cordial really perks up a vodka and fizzy water.  The blend of fruit and mint works really well.' Political Agent
'It's so pretty and delightfully refreshing.' Retired writer

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This recipe has been developed by B  Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the author's written permission.