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Derek Cooper: I’ve
solved the problem of what to serve as a non-alcoholic drink….I’m
highly taken with an Elderflower Cordial made by Guy and Sheila
Woodall at their vineyard in Surrey” (Scotland on Sunday)
“Thorncroft Elderflower emerged a clear winner” (BBC
Good Food Magazine comparison of 20 “adult soft drinks”).
John Evelyn “small ale in which elderflowers has been infused
is esteemed by many so salubrious that this is to be had in
most of the eatinghouses in our town” (de Silvis, 1664) |
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Elderflower
200g
elderflower petals
2 sliced lemons
1kg granulated sugar
40g citric acid
500ml water
Collect the elderflowers and separate
from green parts of flower. This can be done on the tree,
by selecting flowers whose petals are about to fall, or more
laboriously after picking using scissors.
Make the syrup by pouring the boiling water onto the sugar
and citric acid in a bowl and stirring with a whisk until
all sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool. Add the elderflowers
and sliced lemons. Cover and leave for 1 week, stirring daily.
Strain and bottle. To improve keeping qualities add 1 campden
tablet – or keep in fridge.
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