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Ingredients
- Elderflower Cordial
- 40 Elderflower clusters
- 3 lemons., sliced
- 4 pounds superfine sugar
- 2 1/2 ounces citric acid
- 8 cups water
- Elderflower saft
- 2 tablespoons cordial
- 6 ounces mineral water
- 3-4 cucumber slices
- 1 sprig mint
Method
- Combine the elderflowers, lemons and citric acid in a very large heat proof bowl that can accommodate all of the water and sugar. In a large saucepan boil the water and sugar together, stirring until all the sugar has dissolved. Pour the syrup over the elderflowers and lemons and cover with a clean cloth. Let rest for 3-5 days.
- Strain the mixture and discard all elderflowers and lemons. Pour cordial into sterilized bottles and store in a cool dark spot. The cordial can be used immediately.
- To make saft, add 2 tbsp cordial to 6 ounces of sparkling water, or to taste. Garnish with cucumbers and mint leaves. Variations might include raspberries, strawberries or even a little rhubarb syrup.
