7 Must-Try Herbal Cordial Recipe: Beneficial For Your Overall Health

Hey! Are you striving for a unique, special beverage that contains countless health benefits by spending a little effort? Herbal cordial recipe may be a staple for you. 

The herbal cordial recipe is a mix of fruits, fruit peels, flowers, sugar, water, citric acid, alcohol, etc. They are quite easy to make, and you can enjoy them with chilled water by adding a few ice cubes and a slice of certain fruits as a garnishing piece. The required ingredients are already present in your kitchen cabinet. Find and make a healthy drink now. 

I have already tried seven types, and not for once, this is more than enough. And, believe me, guys, those are AMAZING!

Every sip gives me freshness and makes me feel more nourished over time. I consider these special recipes should be conveyed to yours rather than not being only limited to me. Let’s proceed:

What Is An Herbal Cordial Recipe?

Herbal cordials are sweet, flavoured drinks made with herbs, fruits, and flowers. It is also perfect if you add cocktails, lemonades or iced teas to your cordial liquid to enhance the flavour. 

They’re perfect for warm weather, special occasions, or as refreshing drinks any time of the year.

Let’s reveal the top 7 healthy herbal cordial recipes that you should try once:

1. Lemon Balm and Lemon Verbena Cordial (Mediterranean drink)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon balm leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instruction: 

• Take a saucepan, add the lemon balm and boil for 2 minutes. Remove the leaves through a strainer.
• Add the required amount of sugar and stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. 
• Now add the fresh lemon verbena and then boil for 2 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat. 
• After quite cold, squeeze ½ cup of fresh lemon juice to get a refreshing lemonade feel.
• Serve with the top of fresh lemon balm and sliced lemon.

Benefits of consuming Lemon Balm and Lemon Verbena Cordial:

Consuming Lemon Balm and Lemon Verbena Cordial offers numerous advantages that play a major role in human overall health. For example, it relieves stress and anxiety and promotes restful sleep. Also known as a treatment for cold sores. Lemon balm is good for indigestion issues and useful for the cardiovascular system. 

Extra adding herbs:

Lemon Balm and Lemon Verbena herbal cordial recipe pairs well with extra fruits like pears, raspberries, peaches, etc. If you want an extra touch of herbs, add mint, basil, thyme, and rosemary.

2. Minty Fresh Cordial (American Drink)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh peppermint leaves
• 2-3 cardamom
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

Instruction:

• Take a bowl and add 1 cup of water. Boil for 2 minutes. 
• Add the fresh peppermint leaves and 2-3 crushed cardamom (for extra flavour) and stir well. Again, boil for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Strain the water from the herbs and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. 
• Serve with freshly squeezed lime juice, fresh mint leaves and sparkling water.

Benefits of consuming Minty Fresh Cordial

Mint beverage improves the overall digestive system. Relieves cold and breathing issue. It also works as a painkiller for breastfeeding pain. 

Extra adding herbs:

I added spearmint leaves, ginger ale, and soda water because I was craving a mojito-type drink. You can try it.

3. Rose Petal and Lemon Cordial (Persian Dish)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup rose petals
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instruction:

• Thoroughly wash the fresh rose petals and boil them with 1 cup of water until the colours turn quite reddish. 
• Remove the petal from the water and add the required amount of sugar; stir well.
• Refrigerate for around 2 hours.
• Before serving, add freshly squeezed lemon juice. Serve with fresh lemon verbena leaves, sliced lemon and a few pieces of rose petals.

Benefits of consuming Rose Petal and Lemon Cordial

From improved digestion and stress relief to boosting the immune system, the Rose Petal and Lemon Cordial drink gives numerous edges, thanks to its vitamins and antioxidants.

Extra adding herbs:

Basil and rosemary can be alternatives for rose petal cordial. Cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger provide an amiable vibe.

4. Ginger and Peach Cordial (Sri-Lankan Drink)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh ginger, sliced
• 1/4 cup dried peach slices
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed peach juice
• 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves

Instruction:

• Steam a pan, add the sugar and melt them.
• Now add the water and combine well. 
• Place the fresh ginger slices and peach slices. Boil for around 3-4 minutes.
• Remove the slice after boiling and refrigerate the water for approximately 3-4 hours.
• Before serving, mix with freshly squeezed peach juice, ice-cubes and small-cut peaches. Garnish with mint leaves.

Benefits of consuming Ginger and Peach Cordial

Ginger and Peach Cordial is a common healthy herbal cordial recipe. It is commonly known as a great use of improving digestion, providing anti-inflammatory properties, reducing nausea, and increasing blood circulation.

Extra adding herbs:

You can add nutmeg and cinnamon to get an additional feeling of savoury flavour.

5. Elderflower and Grapefruit Cordial (European Drink)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup dried elderflowers
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1/2 cup sparkling water

Instruction:

• In a saucepan, mix together the granulated sugar and water.
•  Heat the mixture and stir until the sugar dissolves.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the elderflowers. Let it soak for 10-15 minutes.
• Strain the mixture through a strainer. Discard the elderflowers.
• Add the freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and stir well.
• Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Before serving, stir with the sparkling water.
• Before serving, garnish with sliced grapefruit or elderflowers.

Benefits of consuming Elderflower and Grapefruit Cordial

Elderflower and Grapefruit Cordial contains numerous health benefits like cold problems and improved constipation, and it also works well for diabetes.

Extra adding herbs:

Rosemary, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise can be added as a substitute for the Elderflower and Grapefruit Cordial recipe.

6. Lavender and Honey Cordial (Francis Drink)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup lavender buds
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instruction:

• Take a saucepan and add the water with granulated sugar; boil for 30 seconds at high heat. Mix well.
• Add the lavender buds and give another boil.
• Remove from heat and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the refrigerator and add 2 tbsp of honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well.
• Garnish with fresh lavender buds.

Benefits of consuming Lavender and Honey Cordial

Lavender and Honey herbal cordial recipe proves to be an amazing drink for menstrual cramps. It also boosts sleeping therapy and is also best for mood disorder. This drink reduces heavy swelling.

Extra adding herbs:

Ginger and turmeric juice is a substitute for lavender and honey cordial beverages. Wanting to add extra taste, garnish with crushed nutmeg.

7. Cucumber and Mint Refresher Cordial (Mexican Drink)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

Instruction:

• In a saucepan, mix the granulated sugar with water. Stir well.
• Add the fresh mint leaves and soak for 10-15 minutes.
• Strain the leaves through a strainer.
• Place the sliced cucumber into the mixture and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
• Strain the mixture again to remove the cucumber slices, then add the freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir well.
• Refrigerate the water for at least 30 minutes.
• Garnished with sliced cucumber, fresh mint leaves, or a drizzle of lime zest.

Benefits of consuming Cucumber and Mint Refresher Cordial

Cucumber and Mint Refresher Cordial is an amazing treat for weight loss. It lowers blood pressure, boosts bone health, and keeps your skin hydrated and healthy.

Extra adding herbs:

Mint, basil leaves, sliced lemon or lemon peels can be pairs well with Cucumber and Mint Refresher Cordial.

Essential Tips And Variations Needs To Regognize

Adjust the amount of sugar—Depending on your taste, you can reduce or increase the amount of sugar in the herbal cordial recipe.

Use different types of sugar—Try using honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup to get a different, extra-sweetener flavour.

Experiment with spices—You can add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to create unique flavour combinations.

Make a sparkling cordial—Mix the herbal cordial with sparkling water for a refreshing fizzy drink.
When fruit, sugar, and citric acid combine to make a refreshing drink, that gives a healthful beverage. Herbal cordial recipes are quite easy to make. These drinks are famous for being known as “sugar-sweetened beverages”. Consuming these drinks not only enhances the taste buds but also proves to be nutritional edges of human health. Make and take advantage of these special beverages.