The first batch of Elderflower Champagne was made this afternoon.
A simple light alcoholic brew that is delicious with gin or indeed on it's own.
You need:
3 Lemons
2 Limes
8 Elederflower Heads
1kg of Sugar
10 litres of water.
2 tablespoons of white wine or cider vinegar.
Remove the zest and squeeze the juice out of the fruit.
Put the water in a clean pot or bucket.
Chuck the rest in and stir for a while.
Cover with a cloth and leave in a coolish place for 24 hours.
Strain the liquid through a cloth straight in to plastic screw cap bottles, leaving about 2 inches at the top..
Store at room temperature.
After 3/4 days, unscrew the caps the release the pressure, then re-store for 3 more days.
It is now ready to drink, although a month is a good brewing time.
It lasts for about a year.
Serve well chilled over ice.
Free alcohol for 10 minutes work!
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