Back in the early days of England, cordials were considered medicinal for their beneficial effects on the heart. In modern times, elderberry cordials and syrups are popular as a ward against colds, or added to mixed drinks and liqueurs.
cordials
- elderflower cordial (Andy Hamilton)
Requires: elderflower, lemon, citric acid, sugar, water. Time: 5 days. - elderflower cordial (Delicious Days)
Requires: elderflower, citric acid, caster sugar, water. Time: 24 hours. (Note: exact proportions are listed at the bottom of the post. Includes beautiful photos!) - elderberry cordial (Christmas Matters)
Requires: elderberries, sugar, cloves. Time: 10 minutes. - elderberry cordial (Autumn Fruits)
Requires: elderberries, sugar, cloves. Time: 10 minutes.
elderberry syrups and extracts
- elderberry syrup (County Down Recipe Secrets)
Requires: elderberries, sugar, cloves. Time: 10 minutes. - elderberry syrup (David Lebovitz)
Requires: elderberries, lemon juice, sugar, water. Time: 40 minutes. (Note: the recipe is at the bottom of the post. Includes beautiful photos.) - elderberry syrup (Keri Mae)
Requires: elderberries, honey. Time: 45 minutes. (Note: this post contains detailed photos of every step!)
mixed drinks
- Dark Christi (by Campus Squeeze)
Requires: elderberry, Vodka, sage, lemon. - Fuzzy Devil (by Toadberry)
Requires: elderberry flower concentrate, Vodka, pear juice
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1 Ali Burdon // May 18, 2008 at 8:41 am
Great site & thanks for linking to us at Christmas Matters! Will look forward to the elderberry season to try some of these. Just starting with elderflower cordial & champagne now & will be using all this very useful info.
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