Raspberry And Orange Cordial - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg (12 oz each) frozen raspberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 tbsp finely grated orange peel
6 cups iced water or chilled sparkling mineral water
2 cups fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Place frozen raspberries, orange juice, sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for 5 mins, or until reduced slightly. Stir in orange peel.
Strain berry mixture. Pour into sterilized bottles. Seal immediately; refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
To serve, pour 1/3 cup cordial into a glass. Top up with 2/3 cup iced water or chilled sparkling mineral water. Decorate with fresh raspberries and mint.