Once picked, the flowers fade quickly, so there is always a mad springtime rush to preserve their elusive flavour in cordials and syrups. Combined with citrus, elderflowers really sing.
Makes about 1 litre
INGREDIENTS
220 g (1 cup) sugar
4 heads elderflower, plus extra to serve rind of 1 lemon, peeled off in strips
1 tablespoon liquid glucose
150 ml lemon…