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Nutrition: per 25 ml

  • kcal49
  • fat0g
    low
  • saturates0g
  • carbs12g
  • sugars12g
  • fibre0.1g
  • protein0g
  • salt0g
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Method

  • step 1

    Put the sugar in a large saucepan with 300ml water. Bring to a simmer then add the zest and juice of both the orange and the lemon along with the rhubarb and the ginger.

  • step 2

    Cook the mixture over a medium heat until the rhubarb is falling apart.

  • step 3

    Pour the mixture through a sieve lined with muslin into a clean heatproof jug then transfer to sterilised bottles. Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 month.

  • step 4

    Serve approx. 25ml of cordial per 100ml sparkling water, or to taste.

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.33 ratings

sandygrant5931160

question

Can you add citric acid to the Rhubarb cordial to extend it's keeping quality?

rory.dyb92735

question

@bbc good food could you please take down this comment and my earlier one? many thanks

dianeh09594

question

Can you add vodka to it? Dosen't cordial mean liquor? Or would you just add later if wanted. Thanks in advance. I just came upon your site! Excited to see more!

rileyjb92780659

WHO Recommended ME THIS! NEVER AGAIN......

rory.dyb92735

could i keep it in my larder

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