Cordials

• 1 1/2 cups caster sugar
• 2 teaspoons citric acid
• 1 teaspoon tartaric acid
• 10cm piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 2 granny smith apples, grated

Place sugar, citric acid, tartaric acid, ginger and 2 cups cold water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir to combine. Bring to the boil. Place apple in a heatproof bowl. Add water mixture. Stand for 10 minutes. Strain into a large, heatproof jug. Pour into hot, sterilized bottles and seal. Refrigerate until chilled.
Serve using 1/3 cup cordial to 1/2 cup chilled sparkling mineral water or iced water. Serve with fresh mint leaves and finely diced granny smith and red apples.