Elderflower syrup

Instructions

1. Cut the lemons into thin slices. Roughly clean the elderflowers. Do not wash, as this loses the flavour. Pay particular attention to insects and shake off or remove them.
2. Place the flowers and lemons in a container, cover in layers with sugar and citric acid. Add water on top.
3. Optional: Add the lemon balm or mint here.
4. Leave to infuse for a day or overnight.
5. It is best to place the flowers and lemons in a filter and allow to drain. As the sugar is not yet completely dissolved, it is best to simply skim it off from the top.
6. Now bring the syrup to the boil once and filter through a fine sieve.
7. Meanwhile, boil glass bottles for sterilisation.
8. Now fill into the bottles. Consume in ~1 year.