Beverage Recipes > Elderflower Sparkle
3 cups superfine sugar
2 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
1 gallon of water
2 large lemons
(see measure conversions for more information)
- Place them with the sugar, water and vinegar in a large plastic bin.
- Add the juice of the lemons.
- Cover the bin and leave in a warm place for 24 hours.
- Stir five times during this period.
- Strain the liquid and pour into strong, sterile screw top beer bottles.
- The drink will become fizzy.
- Drink after 3 days.
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How to make elderflower sparkle:
A very refreshing but non-alcoholic drink. Traditionally a very popular drink in rural England.
Ingredients
5 clean, large heads of elderflower picked at their peak3 cups superfine sugar
2 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
1 gallon of water
2 large lemons
(see measure conversions for more information)
Method
- Make sure that the flowers are clean and free of insects.- Place them with the sugar, water and vinegar in a large plastic bin.
- Add the juice of the lemons.
- Cover the bin and leave in a warm place for 24 hours.
- Stir five times during this period.
- Strain the liquid and pour into strong, sterile screw top beer bottles.
- The drink will become fizzy.
- Drink after 3 days.
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Elerflower heads (retain stalks for dipping)
4 tablespoons flour, 1 egg, 1 1/2 cupfulls water, oil for frying and granulated sugar for dusting.
Make a batter with the flour, egg and water.
Dip flowerhead in the batter mix. (Use the stalk to hold onto so you can keep your fingers clean for the next one).
Shake off excess batter and deep fry until golden brown.
Dip flowerhead into sugar, eat them while they are warm and sweet. They are a reminder that summer is just around the corner. Trust me they taste great and not just for the kids!!!
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