Raspberry Cordial

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Raspberry Cordial is a sweet and tart drink made with fresh raspberries. You can drink it alone or add it to some soda water for a sparkling treat!

A glass of raspberry cordial topped with lemon slices
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  1. Ingredients in Raspberry Cordial
  2. Make it a Tea Party
  3. Tips for Making Raspberry Cordial
  4. Frequently Asked Questions
  5. More Fancy Drink Recipes
  6. How to Make Raspberry Cordial
  7. Raspberry Cordial Recipe

I first heard of Raspberry Cordial when I read Anne of Green Gables. If you’ve never read it, I’ll give you a quick summary of the incident. Anne and her friend Diana are having a tea party and they are supposed to be drinking raspberry cordial. Instead, they mix it up with a bottle of currant wine. Anne’s adoptive mother comes home to find two very giggly, drunk young ladies. It is a sweet and silly scene, and I always wanted to know what Marilla’s Raspberry Cordial would taste like! I love making this recipe for special occasions. Sometimes we drink it as is, and other times we will mix it with soda water for a sparkling treat!

Ingredients in Raspberry Cordial

  • Raspberries – fresh or frozen
  • Sugar
  • Lemons
  • Water

Make it a Tea Party

Raspberry Cordial is a kid-friendly drink that is perfect for playing tea party. Serve it with some of our favorite finger foods for a fancy little feast!

Ribbon Finger Sandwiches


Tips for Making Raspberry Cordial

  • When you cook the raspberries down, the mixture will be filled with seeds and pulp. To make the raspberry syrup, you’ll need to pour it through a strainer. If you pour it through once, it will get rid of most of the seeds. Pouring it through more than once will get rid of more of the pulp. If you’re okay with pulp in your Raspberry Cordial, you only need to strain it once. It is just a matter of preference.
  • You definitely want to let this chill in the fridge until it is completely cold. I would even make it the day before and chill it overnight if possible. This gives the flavors a chance to mix even more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does raspberry cordial taste like?

This raspberry cordial recipe is sweet and tart, and a little hint tanginess. It has a nice blend of berries and lemon that blends together to create a sophisticated yet familiar flavor from childhood of any of those bright red drinks you would have enjoyed.

How long does raspberry cordial last?

Homemade raspberry cordial will last, refrigerated and with a lid, for 5 days.

Are all cordials non-alcoholic?

No, cordials can be made with or without alcohol. Cordials are also a type of liqueur. However, this recipe is non-alcoholic.

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More Fancy Drink Recipes

Sparkling, fizzy, fruity, sweet, homemade drinks are fun to create and customize to your ever whim:

Fun and fancy drinks can make any occasion more festive! If you are looking for more delicious drink recipes, try our Homemade Sparkling Cider or Sparkling Berry Mojito Mocktails. We also love making Copycat Disneyland Mint Juleps! 

How to Make Raspberry Cordial

Three glasses of raspberry cordial

Raspberry Cordial

5 from 3 votes
Raspberry Cordial is a sweet and tart drink made with fresh raspberries. You can drink it alone or add it to some soda water for a sparkling treat!
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3 lemons
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  • Combine raspberries and sugar in a saucepan.
    Raspberries and sugar in a sauce pot
  • Cook on medium-high heat until all the sugar has dissolved, about 20 minutes. Mash any remaining berry pieces.
    Cooked raspberries in a sauce pot
  • Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Strain twice if you want to ensure no pulp gets through. Add the lemon juice from two of the lemons.
    Raspberry syrup in a measuring cup
  • Boil the water, and then add it to the raspberry syrup in a large pitcher. Let the mixture cool, and then chill it all the way in the fridge.
    A glass of raspberry cordial topped with lemon slices
  • When you are ready to serve, slice the remaining lemon. Pour cordial into glasses and top with a lemon slice.
    A glass of raspberry cordial topped with lemon slices

Notes

Serving:
  • Serve with either fresh, filtered water or sparkling water for something special
  • Add sprigs of mint leaves or chopped mint leaves for flavor and garnish 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1gCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 9gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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