Elderflower Cordial

[Bushbaby]

Webtalk - our flowering season has only just started - so pls post or email your recipe and I can get cracking this end.

Had lemongrass flavoured olive oil at the weekend - most sublime taste - can highly recommend it to anyone who happens across it.

[Pronkertjie]

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]It is elderflower cordial season again!!! It is a bit difficult to get citrus acid this year. I just love the taste of it with ice cold sparkling water.

It is just so easy to make... will be happy to post the recipe if anyone needs it. [/COLOR]

[TheDuck]

I think the wifey makes this drink this side

what do the flowers look like I must confirm whether I am on the right track

and if so then I will also ask to share her recipe



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[Pronkertjie]

[COLOR="Purple"]They are clusters of tiny white flowers with a distinct smell.
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[TheDuck]

yes, just checked with the wife, they call it

in swedish fläderblomma and in finnish seljankukka

so put your recipe up and then I will put wifey's up to see how they compare

:great:

[Pronkertjie]

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:daisy:

20 flower heads (if small pick more)
1 kg sugar
1 1/2 lt water
2 lemons
50g citric acid

Shake the heads to get rid of any creepy crawleys and put it in a bowl.

Bring water to boil, add sugar - make sure all the sugar disolves.

Pour over flowers.

Add lemon zest and cut up lemons and then the citric acid.

Let stand for 24 hours.

Strain through a cloth.... and enjoy.

Serve with ice cold sparkling water and a slice of lemon.

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