Elderflower Infused Vodka
Equipment
- Large jar or jug
- muslin cloth
- glass weights (or alternatively small smooth clean river rocks)
Ingredients
- 1 bottle vodka
- 10 elderflower heads
- 2 lemons (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Gently swish the elderflower heads in a bucket of water to remove any bugs or dirt. Place on a tea towel to drip dry.
- Pour the vodka into the large jar or jug
- Place the elderflower heads and thinly sliced lemons into the jug.
- Place the weight on top of the flowers and lemons and leave for three days. Make sure that none of the flowers or fruit are exposed to the air. Or if the flowers begin to brown before three days - simply strain early to avoid a nasty taste.
- Strain the vodka through the muslin cloth and store in the original bottle until you choose to gift in a smaller glass bottles; or simply drink.
- Serve with ice, soda water, mint leaves and dehydrated lemons.