Elderflower Cordial Recipe

Nothing says “summer” quite like elderflower.

I love the scent in the air when you’re near an elderflower shrub!

I went foraging for elderflower this year, and used what I got to make some elderflower cordial, elderflower liqueur and elderflower sugar.

This cordial can be used to create delicious drinks by mixing with soda water or lemonade - plus add gin / vodka for an alcoholic kick!

INGREDIENTS

• 1.2kg Caster Sugar

• 750ml Water

• 1 Unwaxed Lemon, Zest

• 20 Fresh Elderflower Heads

• 40g Citric Acid

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Trim the elderflower heads into a bowl with as little stalk as possible (Be clear to pick fresh, clean, white heads away from roads & always check for bugs!)

2. Add the lemon zest to the bowl

3. Add the sugar & water to a pan & stir until homogenous

4. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves

5. Bring to a boil & then turn off the heat

6. Pour over the elderflowers, lemon zest & stir in the citric acid

7. Cover & leave to infuse for 24hours (do not leave longer than this or the flavour will change!)

8. Line a sieve with a clean muslin over a large jug/bowl & ladle in the syrup to strain

9. Pour the syrup into a sterilised bottle using a funnel

Makes 1L

Keeps for up to 6-8 weeks in the fridge