Elderflower Syrup

Thoroughly clean bottles and closures and, ideally, sterilize by boiling or rinse with very hot water; remove coarse stems from the elderflowers and give them a short shake.

Bring the water with the sugar and citric acid to a boil in a large pot until the sugar and citric acid have completely dissolved.

Remove the hot syrup from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Add the elderflowers to the cooled syrup, cover and let steep for 24 hours.

Strain the mixture through a clean linen cloth and let it drain well.

Pour the elderflower syrup into the prepared bottles and seal tightly.