Raspberry Cordial

by Gibson Reichert of Gib's Bar

Spring 2026 Issue

Prep time: 5 Minutes

Cook time: -

Photo by Sunny Frantz

Gibson Reichert of Gib's Bar first crafts this raspberry cordial before using it to create his raspberry hyssop julep.

Ingredients

1 pound raspberries

1½ cups sugar

Directions

Place the raspberries in a sealable container. Cover the raspberries completely with the sugar, and use a muddler to press the sugar into the berries so they’ll break down more quickly.

Cover the berries and let sit for 24 hours. The sugar will dissolve into the raspberry juice to make the cordial.

After 24 hours, strain the liquid into a separate jar. Reserve the sugared raspberries for another use (they are delicious as preserves, especially with a bit of lemon).