Elderflower Cordial
Elderflower Cordial
20 Med-large elderflower heads, shake off insects and remove large stalks
3 pints water
3 lbs sugar
1 lemon sliced
2 oz tartaric acid (citric acid will do also)
Boil the water and dissolve the sugar in it.
When cool add the flower heads lemon and tartaric/citric acid
Leave to steep for 24 hrs, stirring occasionally
After 24 hrs strain into clean bottles. Will keep for about 2 weeks.
Nice diluted with ice cold still or sparkling water.
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