Elderflower cordial
| Published: 19th January 2008 11:30 |
Elderflower cordial
That familiar old favourite, wonderful served with Sparking water at a barbeque for the non-drinkers or drivers.The Elderflowers should be young and fragrant, if you smell them and they have that overpowering kitty litter scent then they're past their best and will not make a good cordial.
- Makes: 4 bottles
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Standing time Time: Overnight
Ingredients
2 litres boiling water
900g caster sugar
2 Lemons, sliced
75g citric or tartaric acid (available from the chemist)
30 Freshly picked Elderflowers
Method
1. First make the elderflower cordial a day in advance. To do so, pour the boiling water into a very large mixing bowl, add the sugar and set it aside to cool.
2. Slice the lemons and oranges and add together with the citric or tartaric acid.
3. Next remove the elderflowers from the stalks and add to the mixture. Leave covered in a cool dark place overnight, stirring occasionally.
4. The next day, strain through some muslin in a colander. Pour into clean, dry bottles. Keep the cordial cool until ready to serve.
