Recipe for Elderflower Cordial – Seasonal recipes for June

Here is a simple seasonal recipe for Elderflower Cordial. If you have never tried Elderflower cordial before, it is a super refreshing summer drink with an interesting and mature flavour that you will never tire of!

Recipe for Elderflower Cordial:

Ingredients

• 15 large elderflower heads
• 2 lemons (sliced)
• 2.5 litres water
• 5 cups of sugar

Method

1. Put elderflowers, lemon slices and water into a pan.
2. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, and remove from heat when it starts boiling. Cover and leave to infuse overnight.
3. Strain the liquid through a sieve or muslin cloth
4. Add sugar to the liquid in a pan and bring to the boil. Stir to dissolve all the sugar and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Pour cordial into some sterilised bottles while still hot.
6. Drink with water, diluted 1:5-1:10.