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 regular, 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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Cordial is a bartender staple. Use it to add fruit flavour and sweetness to mocktails, spritzes and long drinks.
Regulation
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.
Did you know?
Cordial is one of the oldest non-alcoholic drinks in Australia, first becoming popular in the 1850s.
