A classic springtime drink, this cordial also makes a lovely warm drink for colder days… Elderflower blossoms can also be used to make fritters, jams or even champagne!
Serves 24 people
Method
- Bring the water to the boil in a large stainless steel pan.
- Add the sugar and citric acid and allow them to dissolve.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Wash and dry the lemons and elderflowers.
- Finely slice the lemons and add them to the pan with the elderflowers.
- Making sure that the elderflowers are submerged, cover the pan and leave for 1 – 4 days.
- Strain through muslin and store in sterilised bottles.
Ingredients
- 2 kilo(s) caster sugar
- 2 liter(s) water
- 1 small sachet of citric acid (optional*)
- 2 unwaxed lemons
- 25 heads of elderflower blossoms
*Citric acid is usually kept behind the counter at your local chemists and a small sachet usually costs £1-2. Some recipes replace this ingredient with a small amount of vinegar.
Additional tips:
Dilute to taste with ice cold still or sparkling water. The cordial will keep for a few weeks in the fridge but keeps for much longer in the freezer.
