Elderflower Cordial

This recipe is one used regularly in our family, and in my opinion always tastes better than any shop-bought cordials. Instead of citric acid, it is possible to use more lemons. It was from my mother, via Mrs Aglionby, via Mrs Stratton. Makes 5-10 bottles 

Ingredients:

• 20 fresh heads of elderflower picked preferably in the sun, although I doubt it makes that much difference 
• 2 sliced lemons
• 2 ounces citric acid
• 3 pounds sugar
• 1.5 litres boiling water
• 2 crushed Camden tablets (from Boots?)

Method:

1. Place heads of elderflower, lemons, citric acid, sugar and water in a bowl

2. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and cover with a tea towel or similar

3. Leave to stand for 5 days, stirring twice daily

4. Strain

5. Add Camden tablets and bottle

6. Serve diluted according to taste (approximately cordial to water 1:10) with still or sparkling water. It will keep for one year. Leave longer if you like elderflower wine!