Cordials

• 1 cup fresh orange juice (4 oranges) + 2 long strips zest
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (5 lemons) + 2 long strips zest
• 1 cup caster sugar
• 1 tbs Gourmet Garden Ginger Spice Blend
• Flat or sparkling mineral water
• Ice, to serve

Combine orange juice, lemon juice, zest and sugar in a medium, heavy-based saucepan. Stir constantly, over a low heat, without boiling, until sugar has completely dissolved. Increase heat and bring to the boil. Simmer, without stirring, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Strain mixture through a fine sieve, then add Ginger Spice Blend and whisk to combine. Pour a little of the cordial over ice in a glass and top up with mineral water. Stir to combine and serve immediately.
Store cordial in an airtight container or sterilized bottle in the fridge. Add a nip of vodka and some mint leaves for a delicious and refreshing adults only version.