There is a well known saying, 'no pain, no gain' and that will be ringing true in the minds of Milk Link’s 1,600 producers, who are on the brink of reaping just reward for 12 years of loyalty and investment.Elderflower cordial
Ingredients
25 elderflower heads
4 sliced oranges
1 sliced lemon
1.36 kg sugar
60g tartaric acid
1.7 litres water - boiled and left to cool
Method
1. Mix all the ingredients together and leave for 48 hours, in a cool place to infuse, stirring occasionally
2. Strain through muslin and pour into sterilised bottles.
3. Once opened,keep refrigerated.
4. Dilute with sparking water before serving
Top tip
Use undiluted to flavour gooseberry and rhubarb used in fruit fools or to flavour a vinaigrette dressing
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