• This refreshing glass of zestiness is the perfect antidote to a hot day. Raspberry lemonade cordial is a delightful twist on a classic cool-down. You can substitute the raspberries with blackberries or strawberries.

    Raspberry lemonade cordial

    Serves: Makes 750ml
    Cooking Time: 20 mins +  extra for cooling

    Ingredients

    • 250ml (1 cup) water
    • 200g (1 cup) sugar
    • 250ml (1 cup) lemon juice
    • zest of 1 lemon
    • 250ml (1 cup) raspberries, puréed
    • 125ml (½ cup) whole raspberries
    • crushed ice, to serve
    • sparkling water, to serve
    • fresh mint sprigs, to serve

    Instructions

    1

    To make the lemonade, heat the water, sugar and lemon juice until the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

    2

    Leave to cool completely before stirring in the lemon zest, raspberry purée and raspberries.

    3

    Serve with crushed ice, sparkling water and mint.