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Published: 18th August 2009

Elderflower cordial
An easy to make drink that can be frozen in plastic bottles, leaving room for expansion, so it can be enjoyed all year round.
It will keep for almost a month if just bottled, although is best to drink within two weeks. Freeze in plastic containers or even ice cubes for smaller amounts.
You can buy the citric acid in chemists.

Ingredients
3 litres water
900g granulated sugar
25 heads of elderflowers
2 teasp citric acid
2 lemons, sliced.

Method
Put the water into a saucepan or kettle and bring to the boil.
Put all the other ingredients into a large bowl or small clean bucket and when the water has come to the boil, pour it over the other ingredients.
Stir gently until the sugar has dissolved and then skim the top of the water to remove any scum. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave for 24 hours in a cool place. Stir and then leave for another day. Stir again and then strain through a muslin cloth and store in the plastic containers. Keep in the fridge if using within two weeks or freeze in smaller amounts.
To use, dilute with about five parts water but check to see what you like best.

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