Elderflower Cordial

Elderflower Cordial Recipe

Ingredients

• 1k /2 ¼ lbs sugar
• 1.5 litres / 6 cups boiling water
• 2 medium lemons, washed and an Orange
• 30 large Elderflower heads, shake to remove any insects
• 55g / 2 oz citric acid (available from a chemist)

The How to Bit

1. Inspect the elderflower heads carefully and remove any bugs. Place the flower heads in a large bowl together with the orange and lemon zest.

2. Bring 1.5 litres water to the boil and pour over the elderflowers and citrus zest. Cover and leave overnight to infuse.

3.Strain the liquid through a scalded jelly bag or piece of muslin and pour into a saucepan. Add the sugar, the lemon and orange juice and the citric acid (if using).

4. Heat gently to dissolve the sugar, then bring to a simmer and cook for a couple of minutes.

5. Use a funnel to pour the hot syrup into sterilised bottles. Seal the bottles with swing-top lids, sterilised screw-tops or corks.

Use to make a fresh summer drink or make refreshing ice-lollies or drizzle over fresh fruit.