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Easy Classic Elderflower Cordial

One of the most refreshing drinks for the summer is an elderflower cordial. This recipe is quick, easy to make, and a great excuse for a long walk collecting flowers. The elderflower season is short—late May to mid-July—so making this wonderful, refreshing drink is a great way to preserve these heavily scented flowers. When stored in sterilized bottles, the cordial will keep for several weeks. The sweet, delicately floral, somewhat fruity cordial is also useful in many other recipes, like ice cream, relish, and cocktails.

Ingredient:

  • 2 1/4 pounds sugar

  • 6 cups boiling water

  • 4 medium lemons, washed

  • 2 ounces citric acid powder

  • 30 large clusters (about 6-inch diameter) elderflower heads

  • Lemon slices, for garnish

Recipe Direction :

  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. Place the sugar in a large saucepan, stockpot, or large Pyrex bowl. Pour the boiling water over and stir until all the sugar has dissolved; let cool.
  3. Grate the zest of the lemons with a fine grater and add to the sugar water. Make sure to only grate the yellow and not the white pith.
  4. Slice the lemons into thick slices and add to the water.
  5. Add the citric acid powder and stir.
  6. Add the flower heads to the water and stir again.

  7. Cover with a clean cloth and let steep for 48 hours.

  8. Strain through a clean fine muslin cloth into a clean bowl.

  9. Using a funnel, fill sterilized glass bottles with the liquid.

  10. To serve, pour over ice, garnish with lemon slices, and enjoy.