Elderflower Lemonade

Prep: 20min
| Servings: 1 | Cook: 10min
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Elderflower lemonade is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the South Fruit category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!

Ingredients

  • 2 handfuls elderflowers
  • 1 untreated lemon
  • 500 g sugar
  • 10 g citric acid (pharmacy)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Do not wash the elderflowers, just shake and set aside. Rinse the lemon hot and slice it. Slowly bring 1 l of water to a boil with the sugar while stirring, then simmer for about 10 minutes.

  2. 2.

    Let it cool, add the elderflowers and lemon slices, and pour into a large pot or similar container. Cover and let steep for about two days.

  3. 3.

    Before bottling, strain through a cheesecloth and reheat with citric acid while stirring. Pour into prepared bottles and keep tightly sealed.