Refreshing Lavender Cordial - cooking recipe

Ingredients

110 g golden granulated sugar
50 lavender flowers
300 ml water

Preparation

Put the water and sugar into a pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Add the lavender flowers and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat; cover the pan and leave to infuse for 30-45 minutes.
Strain the liquid into a pan and reheat, stirring all the time, until the mixture is syrupy. Cool completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal tightly and leave to cool.
Store in the refrigerator.
Dilute with chilled sparkling mineral water to serve - or champagne/sparkling wine for a special occasion.