noun
cordial
A sweet concentrated flavored drink.
She mixes a little raspberry cordial with cold sparkling water.
Etymology
Latin cor means heart. Cordial drinks were associated with strengthening or cheering the heart, and the name broadened from restorative preparations to sweet flavored drinks.
More examples
- Dilute the cordial with water before serving.
- He serves a sweet cherry cordial in small glasses after dinner.
- These fruit cordials contain no alcohol.
Forms
cordial · cordials