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DIY Elderflower Cordial Recipe
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Total Time
24h
This homemade elderflower cordial is a sweet and citrusy syrup perfect for adding a floral twist to cocktails or sodas. Made with dried elderflowers, sugar, and Meyer lemon, this DIY recipe yields a refreshing and fragrant cordial that can be enjoyed all summer long.
Ingredients
Servings:
16
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Steps
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Bring water and sugar to a boil over medium heat until sugar dissolves, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let simple syrup cool.
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Wash and slice Meyer lemon and place in a sealable glass jar along with elderflower and citric acid powder. Pour in cooled simple syrup, seal, and shake. Store in refrigerator for a minimum of 24 hours (and up to 72 hours, if stronger flavor is desired).
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Strain cordial through cheesecloth into desired container, pressing down to extract all the liquid. Store in a sealed glass container in refrigerator for up to 3 months. (If you omit citric acid, store for no more than 3 weeks or until cordial appears cloudy. If you use vodka as a preservative in place of citric acid, store for no more than 6 weeks or until cordial appears cloudy.)
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories134kcal6%
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Fat0g0%
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Saturated Fat0g0%
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Carbohydrates35g1%
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Fiber0g0%
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Sugar34g1%
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Protein0g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium1mg0%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.