Elderflower cordial

Ingredients

• Elderflower heads20
• Sugar1000 g
• Water40½ oz
• Lemon unwaxed2
• Citric acid25 g

Method

1. Heat the water and sugar gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Bring just to the boil, then take off the heat.
2. Grate in the lemon zest, slice the lemons and add them with the citric acid.
3. Add the elderflower heads, stir, cover and leave to infuse for 24 hours.
4. Strain through a sieve lined with muslin into sterilised bottles and refrigerate.
5. To serve, dilute about one part cordial to five or six parts still or sparkling water.