Homemade elderflower cordial is so much better than anything you can buy. Serve with sparkling water for a refreshing drink or sparkling wine for a delicious cocktail.
If you can't find Tasty Tonic near you try making your own elder cordial. Another great recipe below.
If you can't find Tasty Tonic near you try making your own elder cordial. Another great recipe below.
Ingredients
- 30 elderflower heads
- 1.7litres/3 pints boiling water
- 900g/2lb caster sugar
- 50g/2oz citric acid (available from chemists)
- 2 unwaxed oranges, sliced
- 3 unwaxed lemons, sliced
Preparation method
- Gently rinse over the elderflowers to remove any dirt or little creatures.
- Pour the boiling water over the sugar in a very large mixing bowl. Stir well and leave to cool.
- Add the citric acid, the orange and lemon slices, and then the flowers.
- Leave in a cool place for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Strain through some muslin and transfer to sterilized bottles.