There are elderflowers ready for picking. I searched the web for a suitable recipe (and one that contains ingredients that I already have). I chose this one:
Ingredients
Grated rind of one lemon 500mls
(1 pint) of elderflowers - to obtain this pick or shake of the elderflowers and place into a measuring jug. Don't push them down but do shake them down. Be careful not to add any of the bitter green stems.
3.5 litres (8 pints) of boiling water
1.3kg (3 lbs) sugar
Juice of one lemon
25g (Half an ounce) yeast
Method
Put lemon rind with the elderflowers and pour over boiling water Allow to stand for 4 days, stirring occasionally.
Strain through a fine sieve or muslin cloth Stir in sugar, lemon juice and yeast Keep at room temperature to ferment, try not to let it go down to 18c (65f) When you are sure all the bubbling has ceased, stir the wine and allow to settle for 3 days Strain again carefully Put in a demijohn (not bottles) After 3 months maturing, put into bottles.
(adapted from http://www.selfsufficientish.com/elderflowercordial.htm)
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