If you want to give it the cherry cordial treatment, drizzle the dessert with chocolate or opt for a dark, fudgy ice cream. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter.

The sharpness of lime cordial enhances the flavour of any drink, leaving an unforgettable taste. This versatility is one ...

Homemade elderflower cordial is so much better than anything you can buy. Serve with sparkling water for a refreshing drink or sparkling wine for a delicious cocktail. Gently rinse over the ...

Diluted with water or lemonade, served with lemon and mint, elderflower cordial is just the thing for a summer's day. It can also make a refreshing sorbet or tasty gin mixer. The flowers taste best ...

Blackcurrant cordial is an excellent way to use end of season fruit, overripe or frozen currants. Fruity, sharp, intense — blackcurrants transform into a vibrant cordial that's high in vitamin C.

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