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Rhubarb and star anise cordial recipe

7 ratings

Be pretty in pink with this elegant rhubarb cordial. A touch of vanilla and star anise add extra flavour along with the sweet pink rhubarb. Dilute with soda water and ice for a sparkling and refreshing summer drink. See method

Makes 500ml (10 servings)
15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook, plus cooling
112 calories / serving
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free

Ingredients

400g rhubarb, roughly chopped
275g caster or granulated sugar
½ vanilla pod
2 star anise

Each serving contains

Energy
480kj
112kcal 6%
Fat
0g 0%
Saturates
0g 0%
Sugars
30g 33%
Salt
0.1g 2%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 29.5g Protein 0.4g Fibre 0.8g

Method

Put all the ingredients in a pan with 275ml water. Stir over a low heat until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 10 mins or until the rhubarb has softened. Set aside to cool completely.
Strain through a fine sieve into a jug, letting it drip slowly (don't push the fruit through or the cordial will be cloudy). Pour into a sterilised bottle* and chill for up to 1 month. Serve 1 part cordial to 4 parts soda water over ice with lime slices.

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*To sterilise glass bottles, wash in hot, soapy water and rinse well. Dry in the oven for 15-20 mins at gas 1, 140°C, fan 120°C, until hot and completely dry. Boil metal lids and rubber seals for 10 mins, then leave to dry.