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  • elderflower
    heads
  • 125ml elderflower cordial
  • lemon peel
    (optional)
  • 1tbsp golden caster sugar
  • 500ml gin

Nutrition: Per 25ml

  • kcal54
  • fat0g
  • saturates0g
  • carbs1g
  • sugars1g
  • fibre0g
  • protein0g
  • salt0g
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Method

  • step 1

    Shake any obvious bugs off the elderflower heads then put them into a large jar or jug. Add the elderflower cordial, lemon peel, caster sugar and pour over the gin. Cover and leave to infuse for 24hrs.

  • step 2

    Strain through coffee filter paper or 2 sheets of kitchen paper into a clean bottle. Keeps for up to 1 month. Serve with tonic water, lots of ice and a dash of sugar syrup if you like.

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rosie3

question

Can you use dried elderflower for this recipe?

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goodfoodteam

Hello thank you for your question. We have only tested the recipe with fresh elderflowers so unfortunately can't advise on how many dried flowers to use or how long to infuse them for. Using fresh will give the most fragrant infusion. If you do try with dried elderflowers do let us know how you get…

ljhhuk

Leave to steep for at least 1 month & shake regularly.

ziggy1945

A star rating of 1 out of 5.

Doesn't taste of elderflowers at all. Surely needs longer to steep before straining?

jonessusan

This does not taste good what have I done wrong?

Susieh17

When we make elderflower wine we use only the flowers as the stems can make the drink bitter.

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