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What are Black Currants?
Black currants are berries that grow on shrub native to Europe & Asia.
Tart, intense flavor & high vitamin C content.
Usable in various dishes, like jams, syrups, & desserts.
APPEARANCE: Small, glossy, dark purple to black berries, about the size of a marble.
FLAVOR: Unique, strong flavor that is both tart and slightly sweet, with earthy undertones.
USES: Cooking, particularly in jams, preserves, syrups, and desserts. Or eaten fresh or used to make juices & alcoholic beverages.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE: Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, including anthocyanins.
What is a Squash or Cordial
In British English, both “SQUASH” & “CORDIAL” refer to a concentrated, non-alcoholic syrup used to make beverages. They are usually fruit flavored
and are made by diluting the syrup with water.
SQUASH: Term more widely used and refers to a concentrated drink that is diluted with water before drinking. It often contains fruit
juice, water, and sugar or a sugar substitute.
CORDIAL: Term also used for same type of concentrated syrup, but it can also refer to more complex, flavored syrups or even alcoholic beverages in some contexts.
NHF Black Currant Cordial Recipe
NOTE – FEEL FREE TO ADJUST THE RATIO OF SYRUP TO LIQUID IN BEVERAGE BASED ON YOUR OWN TASTES & PREFERENCES.
ALSO, CORDIAL MIXES WELL INTO APPLESAUCE, YOGURT OR CAN BE USED AS A NICE ICE CREAM OR PANCAKE TOPPING
OUR FAMILY RECIPE
Pour 3-5 tablespoons of cordial into bottom of medium size glass. Add a couple ice cubes.
Option 1 – Fill remaining space in
glass with sparkling water
OR
Option 2 – Fill remaining space in glass with Sprite, 7-Up or any other lemon lime soda
Mix well by stirring
Cordial also pairs well with apple juice and sparkling apple juice. A favorite for kids or for other special occasions!
Enjoy!!!!
Especially refreshing on hot day.
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