RecipesElderflower lemonade
Black Elderflower Lemonade has been refreshing generations for many years, as elderflower can be found on the edge of every meadow. Even if you wouldn't recognize it at first sight, its intoxicating fragrance will certainly capture your attention. Elderflower lemonade is a great refresher on hot summer days, while in winter, you can dry the elderflowers and make tea from them to help alleviate annoying mucus. Many people consider elderflower a weed, but it holds many surprises. One of them will definitely be elderflower lemonade – a fragrant and lightly sparkling summer refreshment. The time for gathering elderflowers is in May and June, and you should only collect dry blooms, as moist ones, such as those picked in the morning, would brown during drying and lose their quality. They must be dried immediately, and for example, in an airtight container, they can last until the next season. You can find the recipe for elderflower or black elderflower lemonade right here.
Ingredients (what you need)
4 l boiled and cooled water
30 g crystal sugar
0.5 tbsp yeast
6 pcs elderflower
1 lemon
Recipe steps
Black Elderflower Lemonade is very easy to prepare. Put sugar, crumbled yeast, elderflower blossoms, and lemon sliced into thin rounds into boiled water and let it cool down. Stir well. Cover and let it sit at room temperature for one day. Then strain and chill thoroughly.
Additional information about the recipe Elderflower lemonade
Elderflower lemonade is a refreshing drink made from the flowers of the black elderberry. These are macerated in water, often with the addition of lemon and sugar, to release their unique aroma and flavor. This drink is particularly popular during the summer months due to its cooling and subtly floral taste. In addition to being a great refreshment, it can also offer health benefits, such as vitamins and antioxidants found in elderflowers. Elderflower lemonade is simple to prepare and can be garnished with mint or lemon slices to enhance its freshness.
Tomas Rohlena
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