Pōhutukawa Cordial

Makes 1 litre

Photo: Callum Hodgson

Ingredients

• 300 to 400 grams of pōhutukawa stamens
• 1 litre of water
• 100g of sugar

Method

Boil the water and reduce it to a simmer.

Add the sugar and simmer until it's absorbed.

Turn off the heat.

Chuck your stamens in and let the mixture steep overnight, brewing like a cup of tea.

The next day, strain out the stamens, gently pressing but not squeezing them.

Bottle your cordial in something clean.

Calum recommends serving this cordial with bubbles or gin.