It's that time of the year again and we are busy making elderflower cordial. It is so simple to make and so nice to drink that I make enough for the whole year ahead!
Take 60 elderflower petals, 4 organic lemons, 3.5 lt water, 2 kg of sugar, and 60g of citric acid.
Pick your elderflowers early morning. Cut the stems of the elderflower removing any insects or dirt but do not rinse. Place in a large pot. Wash the lemons and cut in thin slices and place on top of the flowers.
In another pot bring the water to the boil. Add the sugar, citric acid to the boiling water and then pour over the elderflower petals. Allow to cool and store in a refrigerator for 4 days. On the fourth day, strain the juice from the pulp and pour the syrup into sterilized bottles. Keep in a cool place.
Serve 1 part elderflower to 5 parts water. A wonderful refreshing natural drink for the whole year ahead. We also use it in gin instead of tonic and also as an addition to champagne and sparkling wines!!
Serve 1 part elderflower to 5 parts water. A wonderful refreshing natural drink for the whole year ahead. We also use it in gin instead of tonic and also as an addition to champagne and sparkling wines!!
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