By Jude Thompson
We used to gather elderflower from the countryside but now I pick from my own garden. I have been making this for forty years and the recipe has been shared with many friends. I sometimes add an orange, a little more sugar and make a second brew for immediate use, keep in refrigerator.
Pull the creamy white flowers off the stems with a fork
Use large heatproof jug or bowl. Put in all the ingredients. Pour on the boiling water and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Cover with a tea towel or some muslin and leave for 24 hours.
Strain and bottle; I use plastic bottles and freeze them. It is very good to keep colds away in winter and makes a refreshing drink for summer days.
Pour a little cordial into a glass and top up with still or fizzy water.
Eat
