Elderflower & lemon cordial

• granulated sugar↗1.8kg kg
• water↗1.2l l
• 20 clean and insect-free heads of elderflower↗
• lemons↗2
• citric acid↗75g g

  (available from the chemist)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve sugar in water over a gentle heat, then bring to a simmer. Pour over the elderflower heads with the zest from the lemons – use a potato peeler to get nice wide strips. Slice the rest of the lemons and add to the syrup with citric acid. Stir well, cover and leave for 24 hours in a cool place to infuse. Strain through muslin and pour into sterilised bottles. Once open, refrigerate.