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Raspberry Cordial

Published: Aug 30, 2018 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Emma Fajcz · This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission.

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two glasses of raspberry cordial

Do you remember when Anne Shirley thought she served Diana Barry raspberry cordial, but it really was something stronger! Let's learn how to make this delicious drink.

If you enjoy making your own fruity drinks, try our homemade blueberry lemonade and cherry lemonade.

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Ingredients

glass bowls of ingredients for raspberry cordial

You don't need anything fancy to make this delicious raspberry non-alcoholic drink! Let's discuss the key ingredients you'll need for this recipe.

  • Raspberries: You can use fresh or frozen raspberries for this drink. There's no need to defrost frozen berries before using them.
  • Lemon Juice: Squeeze your own juice from fresh lemons for the best flavor. This enhances the tartness of the raspberries.
  • Sugar: This sweetens the drink to counteract the tart raspberries and lemon juice. Regular white sugar is a good choice here.
  • Water: This dilutes all the strong flavors in the drink. When you drink it, you'll need a little extra filtered water or sparkling water to cut it even more.

See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make

Start by measuring the ingredients for our raspberry drink recipe: raspberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water.

person stirring raspberries in a bowl and a pot of simple syrup
  1. Toss the raspberries in the lemon juice.
  2. Stir the sugar and water together over medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved, then bring to a boil.
person stirring and straining raspberry cordial

3. Remove the pot from the heat and add the raspberries.  Let the mixture cool, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours.  Mine sat for 48 hours.

4. Strain out the raspberries and seeds with a strainer.

person straining raspberry cordial with a glass of it

5. Gently squeeze the berries with a spoon to release more juices.

6. Mix the raspberry cordial with a little sparkling water, then sit back and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

What is a raspberry cordial made of?

It's made with fruit and sugar syrup. In our recipe, fresh raspberries are cooked and mixed with simple syrup to form the base of the drink. The base is diluted with water to make it less sweet.

Does raspberry cordial contain alcohol?

No, it is not alcoholic, although many people do mix it with alcohol.

What is the difference between cordial and juice?

A cordial is much sweeter and has a more concentrated fruit flavor than juice.

How do you drink cordial?

It is generally mixed with water to dilute it and make it a bit less sweet. Traditionally plain water is used but we prefer a more modern approach by mixing it with sparkling water. It is generally served chilled without ice and is meant to be sipped.

Serve

If you're looking for other summer drinks to serve with raspberry cordial, don't miss our recipes for frozen cherry limeade, frozen strawberry lemonade, and watermelon slushie. You'll also love our agua de guayaba.

Expert Tips

  • Use either fresh or frozen raspberries for this recipe.
  • Keep the strained-out raspberries and use as a fruit spread on toast or ice cream.
  • To mix up a pitcher instead of an individual glass, blend 1 cup of sparkling water with the 6 ⅔ cups of cordial.
  • You may preserve it by canning it in sterilized jars.  It will keep for a whole year.
  • You can keep it refrigerated for up to 5 days, but it probably won't last that long!

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Recipe

two glasses of raspberry cordial

Raspberry Cordial

This easy recipe for raspberry cordial will add old fashioned flair to an Anne of Green Gables wedding or party.  Use fresh or frozen raspberries to make this refreshing non alcoholic drink.
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Canadian
Prep Time: 40 minutes minutes
Inactive Time: 1 day day 2 hours hours
Total Time: 1 day day 2 hours hours 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Brooke & Emma

Ingredients
 

  • 5 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries, slightly thawed (24 ounces)
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 cups filtered water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • Sparkling mineral water, for serving

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • mesh sieve
  • citrus reamer
  • 4-cup measuring cup

Instructions

Making the Cordial (25 minutes + at least 24 hours steeping)

  • Stir together the frozen raspberries and freshly squeezed lemon juice until blended.
  • Pour the water and sugar into a large Dutch oven and stir over medium-high heat until all the sugar has dissolved.  Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Once the sugar syrup is boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in the raspberry mixture.  Allow to cool on the counter for 1-2 hours, until it's no longer really hot, then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.  This steeping time will infuse the raspberry flavor into the syrup.

Straining & Serving (10 minutes)

  • Place a large, fine mesh sieve over a large bowl.  Pour the raspberry syrup into the sieve to separate the seeds and berries.  Gently push down the berries with a large spoon to squeeze out the remaining juices.
  • Pour the cordial into a large jug and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Mix the cordial with the sparkling water to taste, preferably with an 80-20 ratio of cordial to water.  For a small 8 ounce glass, mix ¾ cup cordial with ⅛ cup sparkling water, and for a large 11 ounce glass, mix 1 cup cordial with ¼ cup sparkling water.  Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen berries, whichever you have available.
  • To mix up a pitcher, blend 1 cup of sparkling water with the 6 ⅔ cups of cordial.
  • Keep the strained out raspberries and use as a fruit spread on toast or ice cream.
  • For an old-fashioned twist, use plain filtered water instead of sparkling water.
  • This should keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 54g (18%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 121mg (3%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 48g (53%)Vitamin A: 25IU (1%)Vitamin C: 23mg (28%)Calcium: 24mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Serving sizes and nutritional information are only an estimate and may vary from your results.

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  1. Beth

    October 11, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    I loved the Anne of Green Gables books 📚 and I have always loved raspberries so I found this recipe simply marvelous.

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    • Emma

      October 11, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      Since I am also a big fan of Anne of Green Gables, I was really excited to make raspberry cordial. It's definitely a must-try drink!

      Reply

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