This is also good with a ginger- or thyme-scented syrup. Make it in the same way but add grated ginger or sprigs of thyme and let them infuse the syrup. Prep time: 20 minutes, plus cooling and ...

Add the elderflower heads ... bag and add to the hot sugar syrup straight from the freezer - this will stop them turning brown once defrosted. Campden tables are used in home wine and beer making ...