Elderflower Cordial
A fragrant soft drink from handpicked elderflowers to celebrate the beginning of summer.
Equipment
- Large pitcher or jug (2 liters or ½ gallons)
Ingredients
- 10-15 elderflower heads 70 g or 2.5 oz
- 5 cups water 1.2 liters
- 1 ⅕ cup white sugar 240 grams
- 4 tbsp lemon juice 60 ml
Instructions
- Mix water and sugar in a large pitcher or jug until completely dissolved.
- Add lemon juice and mix.
- Wash elderflowers for a couple of seconds in running cold water.
- Put flowers in the water.
- Close the pitcher and put it in the fridge for 2-3 days to let it infuse.
- Sieve your elderflower cordial. Add 1 or 2 parts of water or sparkling water to 1 part of drink.
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