Blackcurrant cordial is an easy-to-make, refreshing summer drink. Source blackcurrants from local pick-your-own farms or farm shops to get the best price for them. They'll be considerably cheaper per kilo than in tiny boxes sold in supermarkets.
When is the best time to make blackcurrant cordial in the UK?
The UK's blackcurrant season is very short, starting in July and ending in August. Every year in Britain, 14 billion blackcurrant berries are harvested. There are 10 varieties of blackcurrant and they are all named after Scottish mountains. They are a very good source of vitamin C, with one blackcurrant holding more than an entire orange.
Can you make blackcurrant cordial alcoholic?
Absolutely! Follow the three ingredient cordial recipe below then top it up with prosecco for a sparkling aperitif.
Where can you buy citric acid for blackcurrant cordial?
Citric acid is available from specialist websites and in supermarkets and wholefood shops. You must make sure it is food grade. Citric acid prolongs the life of this blackcurrant cordial for up to a year. Otherwise it will keep for up to two weeks stored in the fridge. BUY NOW
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