Cordials

• 1 lime
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 7cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced crossways
• Ice cubes, to serve
• Lime wedges, to serve
• Chilled tea or soda water, to serve

Use a peeler to peel the rind from the lime, then juice the lime. Place the sugar, ginger, lime rind, lime juice and 1.5 liters water in a saucepan. Stir over a low heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool. Strain into a large jug. Place in the fridge to chill. Discard the ginger and zest and lime rind.
To serve, place some cordial in a glass with a few ice cubes and lime wedges. Pour over chilled tea or soda water to serve.