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Chamomile Cordial substitutes

The closest substitute for Chamomile Cordial is Honey Syrup, which works but the drink will taste a little different. Loses the chamomile; make it with chamomile tea for a closer match. In a pinch, use Simple Syrup.

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What to use instead of Chamomile Cordial

Substitute

Honey SyrupWorks, tastes different

Loses the chamomile; make it with chamomile tea for a closer match.

Same amount

Simple SyrupLast resort

Sweetness only, no floral note.

Same amount

Almost the same: most people won’t notice. Works, tastes different: still a good drink, just a different one. Last resort: better than skipping the drink.

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Pick a substitute to see how much to pour in each drink with Chamomile Cordial, how strong the drink ends up and when to adjust the sugar.

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    15ml (½ oz) Chamomile Cordial → 15ml (½ oz) Honey Syrup

    Same strength

Make your own Chamomile Cordial

A floral, honeyed syrup made by steeping chamomile in sugar syrup with a touch of lemon. Used in the IBA Ve.N.To.

Time
30 minutes
Makes
250ml
Keeps
2-3 weeks

You need

  • Dried chamomile flowers, Or 4 chamomile tea bags2 tablespoons
  • Water200ml
  • Granulated sugar200g
  • Lemon juice, Brightens the flavour and helps it keep1 teaspoon

Method

  1. Bring the water to a boil and take it off the heat.
  2. Add the chamomile and steep for 10 minutes.Longer steeping makes it bitter rather than stronger.
  3. Strain out the flowers, pressing gently.
  4. Stir the sugar into the warm infusion until fully dissolved.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice, let cool and bottle.

Refrigerate in a sealed bottle.

Questions about Chamomile Cordial substitutes

What is the best substitute for Chamomile Cordial?

Honey Syrup is the closest substitute for Chamomile Cordial, though the drink will taste a little different. Loses the chamomile; make it with chamomile tea for a closer match. Use the same amount.

What can I use instead of Chamomile Cordial in a Ve.N.To?

Honey Syrup: swap 15ml (½ oz) of Chamomile Cordial for 15ml (½ oz) of Honey Syrup.

Can I make Chamomile Cordial at home?

Yes. A floral, honeyed syrup made by steeping chamomile in sugar syrup with a touch of lemon. Used in the IBA Ve.N.To. It takes 30 minutes and makes 250ml.

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