Elderberry Cordial
Elderflower cordial is a sweet herbal-tasting syrup made of flowers from the elderflower bush. Delicious with fizzy water--with or without vodka!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 6-8 large elderberry blossoms most of stem removed (all won't be realistic)
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- Fizzy water for serving
Instructions
- Harvest flowers that are in good condition and cut off as much of the stem (which is toxic) as realistic. A bit of stem shouldn’t hurt.
- Heat the water and sugar to boiling and stir to dissolve sugar. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the blossoms, lemon zest and juice.
- Cover and let sit for 24-48 hours. Strain, then keep refrigerated and use within a week or so.
- To serve, top with fizzy water. Alcohol optional.
Notes
Some recipes use citric acid which would preserve this longer. It can also be frozen for longer storage.
In addition to the stems, the plant leaves and unripe berries are reported to be toxic.
In addition to the stems, the plant leaves and unripe berries are reported to be toxic.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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