Elderflower Cordial Season

It was a few week ago now.  I took my youngest son as a company for elderflower hunting one warm dry evening after very wet week.  He is a great fun of elderflower cordial.  So was he very delighted to come along with me.

Here and there were the bushes with full of creamy white elderflower.  We cut them just as much as we needed, leave the rest for the bees and the others who might want to make cordials or wine (or champagne).  As the berries ripen in the Autumn, we need leave the flowers for birds and for us making berry cordial.

I like the sweet smell.  We cut the flower from the stems, ready for making cordial.

The flowers are put in a large bowl, together with lemon and orange peels, which add a zesty touch, and left overnight to infuse.

Next day the liquid is carefully strain with a muslin bag.  Sugar, lemon juice citric acid are pour into the liquid and boiled.

Bottled cordial is ready for this summer!