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| Elderflower and Rose Petal |
In spring of 2010 when Carrisa and I concocted our first elderflower cordial it was love at first sip. It tasted like something the fairies would concoct. Magic in a glass!
What I particularly enjoy about elderflower cordial, delicately floral and naturally effervescent, is that it is a wild fermentation that is deliciously local. How much more local can you get than sipping the essence of flowers that grow wild in your very own hills?
Since 2010 I have moved to a new property and I was lucky enough to find a place that has elderberry growing on it. This spring I have been making elderflower cordial. I harvested the early flowers from the first flush that came on in early April and I have four lovely quarts tucked away. As the elderflower season progressed I made a few more batches to add to my supply. Because the cordials take about three weeks in a dark cupboard to develop right now I have cordials, in various stages, tucked away in all sorts of places to await our mid-summer celebrations.
This morning, even though I am running out of both bottles and cupboards, I made one last batch of cordial for 2016. I decided to try something new. I added Suzanne's delicate pink rose petals to the mix. It seems like a match made in heaven. I will keep you posted.
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