50 50 Fruit Cordial Recipe

Nostalgic and delicious, this 50/50 Fruit Cordial recipe is a vibrant blend of citrus sunshine! A family favorite, easily customizable with lemons, oranges, or a mix of both, this recipe yields a refreshing cordial perfect for hot days. Originally measured in pints (for that authentic feel!), this recipe offers adaptable quantities depending on your fruit and bottle sizes. Learn how to make this simple yet impressive homemade cordial – perfect for sharing with loved ones (or keeping all to yourself!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 2646.2 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 50 50 Fruit Cordial

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How to Make 50 50 Fruit Cordial

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups granulated sugar with 1 cup of lemon juice and 1 cup of orange juice (or use 2 cups of either juice).
  2. Zest the rind of 2 lemons and 2 oranges (or 4 lemons or 4 oranges). Add the zest to the sugar and juice mixture.
  3. Squeeze the juice from 2 lemons and 2 oranges (or 4 lemons or 4 oranges). Add this freshly squeezed juice to the bowl.
  4. Carefully pour 4 cups of boiling water over the mixture, stirring continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  5. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Once cool, strain the cordial through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any pulp or zest bits. Bottle the cordial in sterilized bottles.
  6. To serve, dilute with ice-cold water. Mix one part cordial to four parts water to taste. Adjust to your preference for a sweeter or tarter drink.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

2604g

Fat

1g

Carbs

233g

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