Add the elderflower heads to the lemons with the ... a natural preservative and also gives a slightly sour flavour to the cordial. Look for them in pharmacists.

The English summer is thought to start when the elder blossoms and ends when the berries ripen. Country Life recommends some recipes for this versatile plant. Gluten-free elderflower and honey teacake ...

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour the gin, lemon juice and elderflower cordial over the ice then shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds. Strain the mixture into a collins glass over fresh ice using ...

She described its flavour as a balance of sweet and tart, combined with "ethereal" elderflower. The Sandringham cordial was made at the Queen's estate to a recipe specially created for the couple ...

This recipe, which has been passed along by a family member, calls for two unwaxed lemons (zested and sliced), 85g citric acid, your 20 elderflower ... to do is serve your cordial up with lots ...