Hello! I had the coziest calm afternoon at the cottage today. I hope you enjoy these quiet, peaceful moments as I create an Elderberry Cordial (Living my Anne of Green Gables dreams :)) and a Pomegranate and Mint Cordial. Both can be enjoyed as a syrup with hot or cold water (or drizzled over oats and smoothie bowls).

I've linked the inspiration for the recipes below:
Elderberry cordial: https://detoxinista.com/elderberry-syrup-recipe/

Pomegranate and Mint: (This is not my recipe, but I cannot remember where I initially saw it!) The basic steps are as follows:
- Remove the seeds of two pomegranates and use a few mint leaves
-Crush these two together in a bowl/jar to release the juices and flavours
-Add the juice of 1 lemon
-Cover with honey, mix well and leave to stand/infuse in the fridge for at least a day.
_The seeds and mint can then be strained
- Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of the syrup into a glass of sparkling water/ cup of hot water or drizzle over oats or smoothie bowls.


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