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Elderflower Cordial
Elderflower Cordial is a modern British recipe for classic cordial made from early summer elderflowers that's great as both a drink and a flavouring. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Elderflower Cordial.
prep time
10 minutes
cook time
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Additional Time:
(+over-night infusing)
Makes:
2l
Rating: 
Tags : Wild FoodVegetarian RecipesBritish Recipes
Elderflowers appear in abundance in early summer and the fresh flowers make a terrific, aromatic, cordial. They are best gathered just as the many tiny buds are beginning to open, and some are still closed. Gather on a warm, dry day (never when wet), checking the perfume is fresh and pleasing.
Ingredients:
About 25 elderflower heads
Finely-grated zest of 3 unwaxed lemons and 1 orange (plus their juice; about 150ml in total)
1kg sugar
1 tsp (heaped) citric acid (optional)
Method:
Inspect the elderflower heads carefully and remove any insects. Place the flower heads in a large bowl together with the orange and lemon zest.
Bring 1.5 litres water to a boil and pour over the elderflowers and citrus zest. Cover and leave overnight to infuse.
Strain the liquid through a scalded jelly bag or piece of muslin and pour into a saucepan. Add the sugar, the lemon and orange juice and the citric acid (if using).
Heat gently to dissolve the sugar, then bring to a simmer and cook for a couple of minutes.
Use a funnel to pour the hot syrup into sterilised bottles. Seal the bottles with swing-top lids, sterilised screw-tops or corks.
