- 30 heads of elderflower heads (pick on a sunny day in full flower - discard any going brown)
- (optional) 1 lemon + 2 oranges, scrubbed skins, sliced
- 1.6 litres (3 pints) boiling water
- 1.4 k (3lbs) sugar
- 50 gms (2oz) citric acid dissolved in a few tablespoons of cold water
- 1. Put elderflower heads in a bucket and add the sugar, lemons and oranges if using, and the boiling water and stir to dissolve the sugar and squish the fruit.
- 2. When it has cooled add the citric acid mixed in water.
- 3. Cover and stir twice daily for 2 days.
- 4. Strain (through muslim if there are black fly lurking) and bottle.
Makes just under 3 litres. Drink diluted to taste (approx 1 part cordial to 5 parts water). Can be frozen.
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