Elderflower Cordial

a delicious summer drink...

Ingredients

10 Large elderflower heads
900 grms granulated sugar
600 mls water
2 Lemons

Method

1. Heat the sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Strip large ribbons of zest off the lemons with a vegetable peeler.
3. Slice the lemons and place in a bowl with the elderflower heads.
4. Pour the hot syrup over the lemons and elderflower heads and give it a good stir.
5. Cover the bowl with a cloth and leave for 24 hours.
6. Strain the mixture through a muslin and pour into sterilised bottles.

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