WORLD’S BEST LEMON CORDIAL

I was given this recipe by an elderly neighbour. I drank three glasses and would have drunk more if I hadn’t already looked greedy. It’s fruity, not too sweet and is the most refreshing drink I know on a hot summer’s day.

2 cups lemon juice

3 cups sugar

6 cups water

6 tsp citric acid

6 tsp tartaric acid

1. Place everything in a saucepan and boil for five minutes.

2. Bottle while still hot, then seal and keep in a cool place for up to three weeks. Throw out the cordial if it ferments or turns cloudy.

3. Splash a few tablespoons into a glass and add ice and cold water (or soda water). Or make a big jug, or two or three.

It’ll all be drunk.