Elderflower gin

elderflower gin summer summer drinks

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Makes 500ml

Source

Ingredients

6-8 freshly picked elderflower heads

1 strip lemon peel

1 tbsp golden caster sugar

500ml gin

Method

Shake any obvious bugs off the elderflower heads then put them into a large jar or jug. Add the lemon peel, caster sugar and pour over the gin. Cover and leave to infuse for 24hrs.

Strain through coffee filter paper or 2 sheets of kitchen paper into a clean bottle. Keeps for up to 1 month. Serve with tonic water, lots of ice and a dash of sugar syrup if you like.