Another of this year's creations: lavender cordial.Making syrup is the first step in making sorbet, which is partly what I had in mind when making this batch.
For the recipe you need dried food grade lavender, which can be found in independent health food stores (I believe that Suma distribute it). I used 50g, which cost under a pound. I could probably have gotten away with using less, but as usual I was making it up as I went along :)
Ingredients:
- 50g Dried Lavender
- 500ml Water
- 250g White Sugar
- Lemon Juice
Strain the mixture and add lemon juice to taste. Bottle and keep in the fridge. Serve with lemonade or use in cocktails. A little goes a long way.
That looks so pretty! Did you like how it turned out?
ReplyDeleteYea its pretty good - I don't blog my culinary failures :p
ReplyDeleteIt's very subtle, the flavour is definitely there, but it's not an 'in your face' flavour like fruit squash.
That sounds amazing. Bet it would be good in a vodka martini type drink.
ReplyDeleteIf I liked martinis I'd try it out and let you know :)
ReplyDeleteGood idea for a cordial! With this heat I'm looking for alternatives to the water that I seem to be constantly guzzling. I'm such a Brit.
ReplyDeleteThis looks outstanding! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you can make your own lavender cordial at home.
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