Cordial is a concentrated, fruit-flavoured syrup that is mixed with water to make a drink. Because it is sold in concentrated form, consumers can adjust the strength and flavour to suit their taste preferences.
Cordials are available in a wide range of flavours and may be made with real fruit juice or fruit concentrate. They also come in a variety of formulations, including sugar-sweetened, low- or no-sugar, and no-added-sugar options, giving consumers more choice to suit different preferences and lifestyles.
Cordial is a concentrate. Drag the slider to see how the same 250 mL glass changes as you mix more, or less, water with your splash of cordial.
Recommended ratios differ between labels depending on how concentrated the cordial is. Always check the bottle, some are made to be diluted much further than others.
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The classic serve. Add a splash of cordial to a glass of cold water, stir, and adjust the strength to your taste.
Mix cordial with chilled sparkling or soda water to create a homemade carbonated drink. A fun, fizzy alternative to soft drink.
Top cordial with warm water for a comforting cool-weather drink. Lemon and blackcurrant are popular choices.
Cordial is a bartender staple. Use it to add fruit flavour and sweetness to mocktails, spritzes and long drinks.
How is cordial regulated?
Cordials are regulated as conventional foods under the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code. They must display accurate information on the label with no misleading claims or information.
All claims must be scientifically verified, including accurate disclosure of fruit content in the product, ensuring all label information is accurate and verifiable.
Cordial is one of the oldest non-alcoholic drinks in Australia, first becoming popular in the 1850s.
Cordial is one of the oldest non-alcoholic drinks in Australia, first becoming popular in the 1850s.
Cordial is one of the oldest non-alcoholic drinks in Australia, first becoming popular in the 1850s.
Cordial is one of the oldest non-alcoholic drinks in Australia, first becoming popular in the 1850s.