Berry cordials

Juniper Oil. The best juniper oil [8012-91 -7] is obtained from the steam distillation of the ripe cmshed, dried berries of Juniperus communis L., a shmb which grows wild in many regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. However, most commercial juniperberry oil comes from the fermented fmits as a by-product of flavors for alcohoHc beverages such as gin, brandy, Hquors, cordials, and sloe-gin. This represents the actual commercial juniperberry oil, since very Httle tme juniperberry oil is produced. A comparison of the headspace volatiles of ripe juniperberries (85) with an authentic, freshly prepared juniperberry oil (86) is shown in Table 42. 

Aperient. Mildly laxative, elder has long been used in teas and cordials to aid the digestive process. Parts used flowers, berries. 

Over the past 20 years, the UK market for dilutables has developed and grown to include high-value products that have become a niche market. The range of dilutable products available today is much wider and includes products such as eldcrllower cordial, summer berry fruits, lime and lemongrass, to name but a few. 

Why not make cordials with berries and flowers so that you can enjoy the deliciously light taste of summer long after the season is over Made and stored properly, these concentrated syrups should last several months, and will make great presents. 

There is nothing quite as refreshing as the delicately scented taste of an elder cordial, particularly if it is homemade using hand-picked elder flowers. Clusters of the small white or cream flowers appear in late spring use freshly-picked flowers for the best taste. Or gather fresh berries and make all sorts of alternative flavors. 

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