Elderflower Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 lb sugar
20 None elderflowers
3 1/4 tbsp citric acid
2 slices lemon
None None sparkling wine or mineral water, to serve

Preparation

Bring sugar and 12 cups water to a boil and simmer until sugar has dissolved. Place elderflowers, citric acid and lemon slices in a large bowl then cover with sugar syrup. Allow to cool, cover and leave in a cool, dark place for 3 days. Strain through cheesecloth then transfer to cordial bottles, seal tightly and chill. Will keep for 6 months in the refrigerator.
To serve, mix 1 part syrup with 4 parts sparkling wine or 1 cup sparkling mineral water and serve over ice.