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THE ELDERFLOWER SEASON IS HERE AT GKG!

Sambucus nigra – Elderflower in Bloom (Late May to Early July)

With the hedgerows bursting into bloom, elderflower season has arrived in full force at GKG! To celebrate the delicious gifts our garden brings, we’re sharing a favourite: our simple, refreshing Elderflower Cordial Recipe - perfect for long, sunny days.

This year, with generous support from Social Farms & Gardens, we were thrilled to provide everything needed for our community to join in the fun. Participants gathered fresh elderflowers straight from the garden and took home all the ingredients to make their very own seasonal cordial.

Whether added to sparkling drinks, summer bakes, or frozen into ice cubes, it’s a sweet taste of nature’s abundance - and a beautiful way to celebrate the season together.

GKG Elderflower Cordial Recipe

Method

1. Gently rinse over the elderflowers to remove any dirt or little creatures.

2. Pour the boiling water over the sugar in a very large mixing bowl. Stir well and leave to cool.

3. Add the citric acid, the orange and lemon slices, and then the flowers.

4. Leave in a cool place for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.

5. Strain through some muslin and transfer to sterilised bottles.

Ingredients

30 elderflower heads

1.7litres/3 pints boiling water

900g/2lb caster sugar

50g/2oz citric acid (available from chemists)

2 unwaxed oranges, sliced

3 unwaxed lemons, sliced