Citrus and Seaweed cordial
By Roushanna Gray
Citrus and Seaweed cordial
By Roushanna Gray
Use this Citrus and Seaweed cordial in sparkling water or sparkling wine, drizzled over desserts, or pair it perfectly with a Botanist Gin and Tonic for the ultimate mermaid cocktail.- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 2 fronds of Kelp seaweed
- 1/2 cup of Nori seaweed
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 stick of vanilla
- 4 ½ cups of water
- ½ tsp citric acid
- Place all ingredients in a pot and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove seaweed.
- Bring to the boil and then simmer for another 20 minutes until the syrup thickens and reduces slightly.
- Line a sieve or colander with a muslin cloth and strain the cordial into sterilised bottles.
- Use straight away. Otherwise, it will last up to 6 weeks if stored in the fridge.
