Cordial
Elderflower Cordial
You need 61 ml for this batch
Makes 300 ml — 239 ml left over
You'll need
- water250 ml
- granulated sugar250 g
- fresh elderflower heads5
- lemon1
Steps
- 1Gently shake the elderflower heads to remove any insects; discard thick stems.
- 2Use a peeler or fine grater to remove the lemon zest, then juice the lemon.
- 3Heat the water and sugar in a small saucepan, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Bring just to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
- 4Add the elderflower heads, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the hot syrup. Cover and steep until fully infused.
- 5Strain into a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate until needed.
Cooling
Cool the cordial completely before adding it to the slush mixture.
Straining
Strain through a fine sieve or muslin to remove flowers and lemon zest.






