Catherine Atkinson has a degree in Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons). She has been Deputy Cookery Editor on Woman's Weekly magazine and later Cookery Editor of Home. Catherine is now a full-time writer and food consultant to various lifestyle and health magazines and has written more than sixty cookbooks. She specialises in healthy eating and her recent published books include 'Coconut water and coconut oil', 'Nut milks and nut butters' and 'Power blends and smoothies'
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Catherine Atkinson
Book Description
Create your own seasonal drinks, from child-friendly cordials made with natural ingredients, to delicious home-made alcoholic liqueurs and tipples.The freshness and flavours of homemade cordials and syrups are second to none and rival any shop-bought version at a fraction of the cost. With this book you'll be producing your own all year round with recipes for every season. Try spring rhubarb and ginger syrup, red and blackcurrant cordial in the summer, hedgerow cordial in the autumn and mulled cranberry cordial to warm those winter days. You'll also find recipes for classic liqueurs such as sloe gin, limoncello and blackberry vodka.
Editorial Review
Everything you need to know to make delicious drinks from fruit, hedgerow harvests, herbs and flowers, with easy to follow instructions [bullet] Create your own seasonal drinks, from child-friendly cordials made with natural ingredients to delicious home-made alcoholic liqueurs and tipples. The freshness and flavours are second to none and rival any shop-bought version at a fraction of the cost. [bullet] More than 75 recipes: from simple syrups and squashes such as elderflower cordial, lavender lemonade and rosehip syrup; to alcoholic beverages such as ginger beer, sloe gin and limoncello. Serving suggestions to make the most of your home-made drinks, including using them in cocktails, sauces and quick desserts. With this book you will be producing your own natural drinks all year round, for everyday drinking, storing for special occasions, or to give as gifts.