Claudio: What sort of work do you do? dose of zenegra But let’s be honest, most soft drinks are sweet, insipid, and aimed at children. Even the most honourable of the lot, elderflower cordial, palls after a few evenings on driving duty. Yet with fresh fruit abounding, now is the perfect time to try making your own cordials, infused with herbs and spices. Traditionally these are made by simmering fruit in syrup, and very good they are too. Cooking fruit affects the flavour, though, giving it a jammy quality or turning it sour.