Elderflower and Lime Cordial
a light and refreshing floral cordial, perfect for a hot summer day
Servings: 1 litre
Author: Amanda Lawson
- 20 elderflower heads
- 3 limes
- 2 cups caster sugar
Wash the elderflower heads well, taking care that there are no insects left behind.
Juice one lime and thinly slice the other two.
Add the elderflower blooms, lime juice and lime slices to a 1.5 L capacity glass jar.
Stir the sugar into 1L of water in a large saucepan and bring to boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
Pour the sugar water through a funnel into the jar, over and set aside in a cool part of the kitchen for 24 hours.
Place a sieve lined with muslin (or a Chux cloth) on top of a large bowl and strain the liquid, then decant into bottles and refrigerate.