tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post6766815453611925541..comments2023-07-04T13:42:02.758+01:00Comments on hookin' A yarn: Pink Elderflower CordialGillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-31518973443841181932014-07-03T22:09:23.937+01:002014-07-03T22:09:23.937+01:00I don't squeeze the flowers in the muslin in c...I don't squeeze the flowers in the muslin in case it makes any bits come through. I suppose the flowery taste would be more intense if you squeezed - so long as you were sure you didn't get anything other than cordial coming through.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-88120035080429201642014-07-03T21:55:36.631+01:002014-07-03T21:55:36.631+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-72546660963346412112014-07-03T21:29:31.942+01:002014-07-03T21:29:31.942+01:00Ooh that pink elderflower cordial is absolutely go...Ooh that pink elderflower cordial is absolutely gorgeous! I wish my elder free produced pink flowers! Do you squeeze your muslin when straining? With the recipe I've used I didn't think it needed it but actually the batch I made where I did squeeze it, I think tastes a bit more flowery. E xThomasina Tittlemousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574272724724663796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-16089363041159169172014-07-02T23:04:01.792+01:002014-07-02T23:04:01.792+01:00I always like to add citric acid even when I'm...I always like to add citric acid even when I'm freezing the cordial. Just to be sure!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-24101533999665742802014-07-02T21:24:46.111+01:002014-07-02T21:24:46.111+01:00I have never seen black elder with pink flowers, i...I have never seen black elder with pink flowers, it doesn't appear to grow wild here in Scotland, or at least not near where I live. Your pink (and "normal") cordial looks lovely and inviting. It is funny how every body makes their elderflower cordial in different ways! I use citric acid, which acts as a preservative because our freezer is too small for storing cordial.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-87723965003086719012014-07-02T21:03:32.156+01:002014-07-02T21:03:32.156+01:00It's well worth growing a black elder even if ...It's well worth growing a black elder even if you don't use the flowers to make cordial. It looks lovely with the deep purple leaves and pink flowers in the garden.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-86027240565233977542014-07-02T19:15:16.239+01:002014-07-02T19:15:16.239+01:00Happy to have found your blog as you left a commen...Happy to have found your blog as you left a comment on mine! This looks a lovely drink to make, I shall have to make a note for next year as the elderflowers are finished here.<br />We had a young black elder when we first moved here but it seesm to have given up the ghost without ever flowering. Now that I have seen yours, and seen how pretty and useful the pink flowers are, I shall look out for a replacement.<br />Thanks for sharing!<br />from one Gillian to another!<br />Gill xxgillyflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410673843788487544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-51487044228844932982014-07-02T07:24:19.651+01:002014-07-02T07:24:19.651+01:00When I made it for the first time I just couldn...When I made it for the first time I just couldn't believe that the cordial actually turned out pink. I was so pleased!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-25070117320293928862014-07-01T23:43:04.950+01:002014-07-01T23:43:04.950+01:00I had no idea that you could make pink elderflower...I had no idea that you could make pink elderflower cordial!! It is a gorgeous colour and what a great idea to freeze it for Christmas, it will be very festive! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-77304967678210325202014-07-01T22:44:16.792+01:002014-07-01T22:44:16.792+01:00It's so easy - you should give it a try before...It's so easy - you should give it a try before the elderflowers are finished for this year.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-80910306021944486362014-07-01T22:03:57.418+01:002014-07-01T22:03:57.418+01:00What a lovely thing to do, and such a good idea to...What a lovely thing to do, and such a good idea to make it now and freeze it in preparation for Christmas. I haven't made any elderflower cordial yet, it's something I'd really like to do. xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.com