Acclaimed for their medicinal properties, this cordial concentrate recipe steeps elderberry flowers with lemon juice, sugar, and food-grade citric acid.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine sugar, elderflower heads, lemon juice, and citric acid in a large acid-proof container. Pour boiling water over top; steep for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Strain liquid through muslin or cheesecloth into a large bowl; discard solids. Ladle liquid into bottles; refrigerate. Or pour liquid into freezer containers and freeze.