Cocktails with Jasmine cordial
Jasmine cordial is a sweetened, acidified jasmine infusion with a strong floral perfume. The acid is what makes it a cordial rather than a syrup.
How it's used
Its sugar and acid cover part of the work of syrup and citrus, and the jasmine sits on top as a floral note. It suits gin, citrus and sparkling wine, with lemon, elderflower or honey alongside. Overdone, jasmine turns soapy, so adjust it in small steps.
Substitutes for Jasmine cordial
Honey-jasmine syrup
The quickest fix. For 30 ml of cordial, use 10 ml of the syrup and about 20 ml of lemon juice.
Homemade cordial
Steep 10 g of jasmine tea in 360 ml of hot water for 5 minutes and strain. Dissolve 100 g of sugar, 9 g of citric acid, and 4.5 g of malic acid in it. Use in the same amount.
Gives only the aroma. Brew it strong and add syrup and lemon to taste.
Much sweeter. Start with half the amount and adjust to taste.
