Elderflower Saft

Name: Elderflower Saft
Ingredients: Elderflower Cordial; 40 Elderflower clusters; 3 lemons., sliced; 4 pounds superfine sugar; 2 1/2 ounces citric acid; 8 cups water; Elderflower saft; 2 tablespoons cordial; 6 ounces mineral water; 3-4 cucumber slices; 1 sprig mint

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

Elderflower Cordial
40 Elderflower clusters
3 lemons., sliced
4 pounds superfine sugar
2 1/2 ounces citric acid
8 cups water
Elderflower saft
2 tablespoons cordial
6 ounces mineral water
3-4 cucumber slices
1 sprig mint

Directions

1

Combine the elderflowers, lemons and citric acid in a very large heat proof bowl that can accommodate all of the water and sugar. In a large saucepan boil the water and sugar together, stirring until all the sugar has dissolved. Pour the syrup over the elderflowers and lemons and cover with a clean cloth. Let rest for 3-5 days.
2

Strain the mixture and discard all elderflowers and lemons. Pour cordial into sterilized bottles and store in a cool dark spot. The cordial can be used immediately.
3

To make saft, add 2 tbsp cordial to 6 ounces of sparkling water, or to taste. Garnish with cucumbers and mint leaves. Variations might include raspberries, strawberries or even a little rhubarb syrup.