The forecast for the next few days is for no rain, and possibly even some actual sunshine, so have your Elderflower gathering kit at the ready!
This is what you are looking for:
(Ideally not next to a busy road.)
You can tell by the smell too of course!
For picking, you will need:
Sunshine (not absolutely essential, but the flowers are best if picked in warm, dry and not too windy weather),
Wellies (in case of nettles),
A large bag,
Strong scissors/secateurs,
Dark glasses, trench coat and a large hat (if you want to conceal your identity whilst nabbing all the local Elderflower)
Have at the ready:
Lemons
Citric acid (available at your local pharmacy/Boots)
A lot of sugar
A piece of muslin or a jelly bag
Empty wine bottles (ask your neighbours too!)
Quantities-wise, for one batch (about 2 wine bottles-worth) you will need:
1kg/450g sugar
12 large Elderflower heads
40g/1.5oz citric acid
1 lemon
I usually make several batches as it is super easy and far too delicious to only have 2 bottles of.
GO GO GO!
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