Elderflower lemonade, made with fragrant elderflowers, honey, and lemons. This is a floral, spring take on honey lemonade, and well worth seeking out elder for.
Place the elderflowers (any stems removed), honey, and lemon zest into a heatproof container.
15 heads of elderflowers, 250 ml honey, Zest of 4 lemons
Heat 250 ml (1 cup) of water to just below boiling. Pour this over the honey elderflower mix and stir to combine. Set aside, covered with a cloth, to steep for at least 30 minutes, preferably a couple of hours.
2 litres water
Once the elderflower has steeped, sieve the honey mixture into a large pitcher or other container. Add the remaining water (1.75 litres / 7 cups) and the lemon juice, and stir to combine.
375 ml lemon juice, about 8 lemons
Serve the elderflower lemonade with lemon slices and additional blossoms to garnish. Extra lemonade can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Notes
• If serving with ice, reduce the water by an eighth (250ml, or a cup) so it doesn't become too watered down.See above for full notes and substitutions.