Elderflower season is an exciting but short lived prison term . Every yr I attempt to discover some way to preserve the elderflower harvest so that I can enjoy them for a longer period of time . I ’ve been wanting to stress arrive at elderflower liqueur ( also cognise as St. Germain ) for some meter now . This twelvemonth the local older trees were absolutely loaded with elderflowers , so I decided to make this delicious elderflower liqueur !
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Harvesting Elderflowers
Elderflowers appear before elderberry , and they arrive anytime between May through July , depending on your location and climate .
It ’s significant to take that elderflowers reverse into elderberry , so taking them will intend few Charles Edward Berry on the tree . This usually is n’t an exit as elder Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree are far-flung and very prolific .
Regardless , do prove and only take a few flowers from each tree diagram if possible .
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Insects love elderflowers , so be certain to give the bloom a few shakes before using to off them . It also help to let them model for an hour or two outside to let any remaining bugs vacate .
The leaves , stem , seminal fluid , and unripe berries of elderberry bush are toxic when consumed in large amounts , so commend that when making any form of elderflower or elderberry preparation .
How to Make Elderflower Liqueur
depend on the size of the elderflowers you gather , you will require about 20 - 30 whole flower lead for this liqueur formula .
Although it ’s a bit labor intensive , it ’s important to cut the flowers off with as niggling stem as possible attached . This is because the stems comprise a toxic chemical compound and can cause breadbasket discomfit in large sum of money in some people .
If you do n’t have access to impudent elderflowers , dry out elderflowerscan also be used , just apply about half as much as fresh .
Fill a quart jar with the elderflowers , leaving an column inch or two of space at the top .
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Pour a 750ml bottle of vodka over the elderflowers , then top the jar with stinker slice to keep the flowers submerged under the vodka .
Cover the shock with a eyelid and put it in a cool and dark berth to infuse for 2 - 4 hebdomad .
When quick to utilise , tense out the elderflowers with a fine net sieve , then tally the optional honey or lettuce and stir well or shake to combine .
The elderflower cordial can be consumed right by , or senesce longer if desired . It will keep indefinitely !
Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail Recipes
Can I assure you how amazing this elderflower cordial is ? It is so unbelievably honest , and it makes a cracking summertime cocktail ! I like to simply conflate it with some effervescent mineral water , and in my opinion that ’s all you really need .
If you want to get more fancy than that , here are some awe-inspiring sounding elderflower liqueur cocktail recipes to try on :
Now you ’re all set for summertime cocktail parties !
Enjoy the elderflower liqueur ( I know you will ) !
More Elderflower Recipes
Want to do more with your elderflower harvest ? Here are20 + Elderflower Recipesfor cordial , liqueur , tea , jelly , patty + more !
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