Valentina Harris

Sophie’s Orange Cordial

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1

    l
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 20

Appears in
Fiori Di Zucca: Recipes and Memories from My Family's Kitchen Table
Fiori Di Zucca

By Valentina Harris

Published 2013

  • About

I always make this in memory of Madame Markarion and my Nonna’s amazing courage. It is really refreshing on a hot summer’s day, diluted with water and served on ice. Decorate with a sprig or two of fresh mint before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 l/35 fl oz/4 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1.25

Method

Mix the orange juice and sugar together thoroughly in a large saucepan, then stir in the orange zest.

Heat gently over a low heat for 1 hour, stirring continuously until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture thickened. Do not allow to boil.

Leave to cool completely, then pour into sterilized glass bottles (see Cook’s Note) and sea