keep meaning to put this recipe up given that the elder flowers are in bloom. I adapted it from my "aunt" (second cousin really) Beryl Jennings in County Cork. If you leave out the elder flowers you have her simple but excellent lemonade recipe.
3 pints of water
3 lemons (juice and rind)
3 pounds of sugar
2oz citric acid (order from your local chemist)
lots of elder flowers (the more the better)
heat the water in a big pot, add the sugar, next the lemon juice and rind, next the citric acid. while you wait for the sugar to melt and the water to come to a simmer remove as many stalks from the elder flowers as you can. the more stalks the more "stalky" the cordial will taste but it will still be pretty damn good. Once the water is close to a boil add all the elder flowers and turn off the heat. stir a few times and leave to cool - preferably overnight and even better for 48 hours. strain into bottles and store in a cool place. once you open a bottle it is best to keep it in the fridge.
Dilute as you would miwadi - particularly good with sparkling water. also add to crappy white wine for an interesting cocktail or add to rhubarb crumble and other seasonal desserts.
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