Elderflower cordial
Ingredients
- 20 elderflower heads
- 1.8 kilo sugar
- 1.2 litre water
- 2 unwaxed lemons
- 75 g citric acid available at pharmacies or health food shops
Instructions
- Carefully shake each flower head to remove any insects and put them in a large bowl (one with a pouring lip would be ideal)
- Put the sugar & water into a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved
- Peel the lemons and add this zest to the bowl of elderflowers
- Slice the zested lemons and also add these to the bowl
- Pour the boiling sugar syrup into the bowl and stir in the citric acid
- Cover with a cloth / tea towel and leave at room temperature for 24 hours
- Strain the cordial through a fine sieve or muslin and pour into sterilised glass or plastic bottles. Screw on the lids and refrigerate or store in a cool cupboard. You can also ¾-fill plastic bottles and freeze
Dilute the cordial approximately 1:4 with sparkling mineral water – or try adding a dash to gin & vodka cocktails, white wine spritzers or champagne!