In our house summer isn't summer until I've made the first batch of Elder Flower cordial.It's just so refreshing on a warm summers day when you've worked up a thirst in the garden.It's not the healthiest as it's full of sugar but just a small dash in water is all you need and I've added vitamin C so it's not completely empty calories.
It's such a lovely way to spend a June afternoon wandering in the garden picking Elder Flowers. They are just right when they are that yellowy white colour and rich with that Elder flower smell in fact the whole kitchen is filled with that wonderful summery smell when your making the cordial.
ELDER FLOWER CORDIAL
35 FLOWER HEADS
2 LEMONS
2 LEMONS
1 LIME
1 ORANGE
2OZ CITRIC ACID
2 TSP ASCORBIC ACID (VIT. C)
3 PINTS OF WATER
3LBS SUGAR
Boil the water and dissolve the sugar.
Allow this mixture to cool and add the slices of fruit.
Stir in the citric acid and Vitamin C (Dove do a tube of ascorbic acid which is ideal.)
Add the flowers, cover with a tea towel and leave to brew for 48hours.
Remove the flowers and fruit and strain the mixture through muslin then using a jug pour it into sterilised bottles.
For a really refreshing drink you can add it to sparkling water and add some ice.
ENJOY
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