Elderflower Champagne.

I shall start the ball rolling then..

:rolleyes: Well I know it is still early yet but this is such an easy one to do.. Now you are ready for when the flowers do come.

Elderflower Champagne

7 Large elderflower heads. Make sure you pick them on a sunny day when the scent is at it's strongest.
2 lemons.
566gms (1�¼ lbs) of granulated sugar.
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar.
4.546 litres (1 gallon ) boiling water.

A large clean plastic bucket.

1.Place sugar into the plastic bucket and pour on the boiling water stir well until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. When the liquid is cold add flower heads, white wine vinegar and sliced lemons. Stir well and leave for 24 hours.
3. After 24 hours strain through muslin and bottle.
4. Make sure you use strong bottles and cork well. Tie or wire the corks down if you can. This is an extra fizzy drink the corks can pop off with some force and you will find liquid all over your storage area. ( A bit like ginger beer can�!!).

This drink does not keep for long but it is very refreshing on a hot summers day.!!

 

Duly noted, Keeping an eye on a few Elder flower heads


Nathan.

 

:rolleyes: It is very light & fresh so I suppose you could Paladin...