Elderflower Cordial

Elderflower Cordial couldn't be easier to make, it takes so little time and effort for a truly
stunning result - give it a try, then try and give it! ( You'll want to squirrel it away for summer
parties - how about serving it a wedding for a magnificent no alcohol spritzer?)

You'll need:-

900g/2lbs granulated sugar
50g/2oz citric acid
2 lemons, sliced
and about 25 large elderflower heads

Put the sugar into a large mixing bowl and pour over 3 litres boiling water. Stir to dissolve the sugar
and then leave to cool.ASdd the citric acid which acts a a preservative, along with the lemons. Shake the flower
heads gently to get rid of any bugs and rinse carefully. Add to the contents of the bowl, stirring to combine.
Cover with a clean tea towel and leave for 24 hours to infuse. Stir from time to time.

Pour through a muslin-lined sieve into a jug then decant into sterilised glass bottles and seal.

Cordial can be diluted to taste with iced sparkling mineral water or soda water.


Please note that it is better to keep the cordial in the fridge, even before opening, and for no longer than 6 months

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