That means: Very well, thanks! That I must note.
Anyone would think i speak German! I found a language converter you see. http://www.google.com/language_tools
Have you got the citric acid now or are you experimenting without?
Elder flower cordial recipe
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That means: Very well, thanks! That I must note.
Anyone would think i speak German! I found a language converter you see. http://www.google.com/language_tools
Have you got the citric acid now or are you experimenting without?
You eat them! They are so delicious! One of the best things i have ever taisted! You can ear the rind too. The slices soak up all the different falivours.
I went loonking for the citric acid in town yesterday - but no joy!
The major chain of chemists, that you could wear on your feet, didn't stock it and could not advise me where to purchase it.
Any ideas who stocks citric acid please?
Best regards,
Phil.
The major chain of chemists, that you could wear on your feet, didn't stock it and could not advise me where to purchase it.
Any ideas who stocks citric acid please?
Best regards,
Phil.
I get mine from a small local chemist, but I have also got it in a chemist within a supermarket in the past (think it was Sainsburys??).
If you still have no luck Phil let me know and I'll send you some.
j
If you still have no luck Phil let me know and I'll send you some.
j
Ah - cheating! Ha-ha! It's not far off: the equivalent phrase in English is 'I must make a mental note of that' and is accompanied with quizzical look and chin-stroking.
I'm not sure - I'm going to try and find some in the apoteke this weekend but, if no joy, I'm going to add lemon juice! I'll have a look on t'internet to see what the equivalent of two tsps of citric acid is in lemon juice. Knowing my luck, probably about 40.
Right, using some very rough calculations I work it out at 185 ml of lemon juice is equivalent to 2 teaspoons of citric acid.
I'll try it this weekend!
I'll try it this weekend!
Done it!
Made it today with extra lemon juice so, in 5 days, we will know whether my calculations are correct.
Will keep you posted.
Made it today with extra lemon juice so, in 5 days, we will know whether my calculations are correct.
Will keep you posted.
Thanks for the great recipe jon.
Guys, try it drizzled over vanilla ice cream....................YUM!!!
j
Guys, try it drizzled over vanilla ice cream....................YUM!!!
j
Citric acid can also be purchased from here but I've no idea how the price compares
with that in the chemist or supermarket as I've never bought it.
http://www.art-of-brewing.co.uk/acatalog/Dtl00038.htm
Jo
with that in the chemist or supermarket as I've never bought it.
http://www.art-of-brewing.co.uk/acatalog/Dtl00038.htm
Jo
That is a great post! I have just gotten into eating them, and this article confirms my idea that this is an untapped resource
Erm...yes...even though it's not actually ready, it tastes of fruit and elderflower already. Yum!
Mine is finished and tastes fantastic!! Even though it tastes a bit strong!
It does taste great if you mix a little bit with some cheap white wine
It does taste great if you mix a little bit with some cheap white wine
Has anyone got an update as to how the cordial tastes when substituting the citric acid for lemon juice. Im having the same problem finding citric acid.
Stu
Stu
Hi
I have just made some of this cordial
It is very good "just like the stuff you buy in the shop" said SWMBO
Stu you will get citric acid in any small pharmacy /chemists shop
I have just made some of this cordial
It is very good "just like the stuff you buy in the shop" said SWMBO
Stu you will get citric acid in any small pharmacy /chemists shop
I have just made a batch. My recipe was more or less the same as those mentioned.
4 Pints water
3/4 bag of sugar, about a pound and a half
2 lemons, 1 sliced, the rind of the other
About 25-30 flower heads
Boil the water and disolve the suger, leave to cool a bit. After about an hour pop in the flour heads and the lemon. Cover and leave for 24 hours.
Next day, bottle and pop in fridge!
No citric acid, just the juice of the lemon.
The mixture is lovely mixed with vodka. Or mixed with soda water / diet lemonade. Very refreshing taste of summer
4 Pints water
3/4 bag of sugar, about a pound and a half
2 lemons, 1 sliced, the rind of the other
About 25-30 flower heads
Boil the water and disolve the suger, leave to cool a bit. After about an hour pop in the flour heads and the lemon. Cover and leave for 24 hours.
Next day, bottle and pop in fridge!
No citric acid, just the juice of the lemon.
The mixture is lovely mixed with vodka. Or mixed with soda water / diet lemonade. Very refreshing taste of summer
