ELDERFLOWER & LEMON CORDIAL

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Diluted with sparkling water, this makes a refreshing drink to enjoy throughout the summer, or use a dash neat in recipes like gooseberry fool

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 20m

Yield Approx 1.5 litres

Number Of Ingredients 5

1.8kg granulated sugar
1.2l water
20 clean and insect-free heads of elderflower
2 lemons
75g citric acid (available from the chemist)

Steps:

  • Dissolve sugar in water over a gentle heat, then bring to a simmer. Pour over the elderflower heads with the zest from the lemons - use a potato peeler to get nice wide strips. Slice the rest of the lemons and add to the syrup with citric acid. Stir well, cover and leave for 24 hours in a cool place to infuse. Strain through muslin and pour into sterilised bottles. Once open, refrigerate.

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