Beverages

Cherry Cordial

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16 December 2025
Makes 2 cups
Easy
20 minutes
25 minutes

“This refreshing cordial is perfect for summer spritzes, mocktails and cocktails – add to chilled MCC or whisky sours and negronis.” – Abigail Donnelly

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Ingredients

Method
  • 1 kg ripe cherries, stoned
  • 200 g sugar
  • 2 t lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

Method

Ingredients

1. Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 25 minutes.

2. Strain and pour into sterilised bottles, then cool and seal. The cordial will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.

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Productions: Abigail Donnelly
Photographer: Jan Ras
Food Assistants: Bianca Jones and Biance Strydom
Abigail Donnelly

Recipe by: Abigail Donnelly

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