Elderflower Syrup

Recipe by Luke Jefford

There’s no shortage of elderflower cordial recipes online. So this doesn't need much introduction. We've opted not to use citric acid & used limes in place of lemons.

Ingredients

• 100g Elder flowers (leaf & as much of anything other than flower removed)

• 2 Limes sliced

• 4 Additional tbsp lime juice

• 600g Caster sugar

• 600g Water

• 1/2 TSP Citric acid (optional)

Method

Step 1

Bring sugar, lime & water up to a boil and leave for 1 minute on a high boil. Refrigerate until Luke warm.

Step 2

Drop the flowers in to the mixture and press down so the flowers are fully submerged. And leave for 48 hours in the fridge or a dark cool room.

Step 3

Pass through a fine sieve (also some cheese cloth or a towel). Transfer to a sterile container and refrigerate.