Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (about 3–4 oranges)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 small sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 strip of orange zest (no pith)
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh orange slices and rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add orange zest and rosemary, remove from heat, and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain syrup into a clean bowl or pitcher, pressing gently on herbs to extract flavor. Discard solids.
- Stir in orange juice and lemon juice until well combined.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over ice, garnished with orange slices and rosemary sprigs.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic twist on the Bridgerton toast, serve as-is. Add a splash of prosecco or gin for an adult version.
- Cordial keeps refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to 5 days.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar to ¾ cup if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: No-bake, mixed drink
- Cuisine: British Regency
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 82 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
