Orange Summer Sunset

Method

Cordial

1. Place sugar and juice in a saucepan.
2. Stir over low heat to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil and then cover and simmer for 10 -15 minutes.
3. Allow the mixture to cool. Add the rose water and a little food colour if needed.
4. Place in a clean glass bottle.

Citrus Jellies

1. Cut the oranges in half.
2. Juice the oranges keeping the shells. You will need to remove the pith with a knife or spoon.
3. Strain the juice and place it in a measuring jug. Fill up the jug with the juice to the 2 cup measure.
4. Warm the juice in a saucepan with the sugar and gelatine until it is dissolved.
5. Place the ½ shell oranges in a muffin tin for balance and fill with the gelatine juice.
6. Place in the fridge to set.
7. Once set cut into segments.

Preparing the drink

1. Place 30 - 40 ml of prepared cordial in the bottom of the glass.
2. Using the back of a spoon pour the orange juice over the cordial to make 2 defined shades in the glass.
3. Add ice if desired and serve with a swizzle stick or long spoon with the jellies on the side.