Elderflower Cordial
Refreshing and floral, elderflower cordial is a sweet, fragrant drink perfect for summer sipping or cocktail mixing.Makes 1.5 lites of cordial
Servings: 2 Litres
Equipment
- 3 x 500ml bottles sterilised
Ingredients
- 500 g granulated sugar
- 750 ml water
- 90 ml lemon juice
- zest of 1 large unwaxed lemon
- 15 elderflower heads stalks removed & check for any bugs, rinse if necessary
- 1 tsp citric acid optional, but it will keep for longer
Instructions
- Pour the water into a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat. Now add the elderflower heads and the zest of the lemons. Leave for 4-5 hours to steep.
- Strain the liquid through a muslin and pour into a saucepan. Add the sugar, lemon juice and citric acid if using.
- Have several sterilised bottles ready, heat the liquid until the sugar dissolves. Gently bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully pour the cordial into the sterilised bottles and seal immediately