HOW TO MAKE REAL ENGLISH ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL By The Backyard Vegan

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • Let me show you how we make one of the most delicious spring/summer cordials.
    It tastes scrumptious and I am yet to find anyone who does not enjoy this summer drink.
    t's easy to make, and good for you too, including great for coughs, sore throats and clearing catarrh, and if you love a little magic, Elderflower is said to allow you to see into the future!! Allow me to tell you what I see....I see you loving this beautiful old English Cordial. ENJOY :) x
    Jo and Dave x The Backyard Vegan.

Комментарии • 77

  • @karenltv
    @karenltv 4 года назад +9

    I followed your recipe and...wow!!! I used more of the flowers because I had picked so many. I probably ended up using about 30-40 large umbrels of flower. Also, I used 6 teaspoons of citric acid powder, because I wasn’t sure what the metric equivalent was and didn’t want to overdo it. (50 gm= 10 teaspoons) The aroma and the flavor of this cordial is beautiful!!. Thank you!!

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  4 года назад +1

      Karen LT that’s wonderful, so pleased you liked it 🙏🇬🇧🐝🌱🦋

  • @maryanneparker863
    @maryanneparker863 4 года назад +12

    You have a nice voice very calming :)

  • @katiehenry6125
    @katiehenry6125 5 лет назад +10

    Beautiful! We are vegan as well. I found an elderflower bush in our yard here in Alaska and I am so excited to make this! Thank you for such a wonderful video!

    • @palm3429
      @palm3429 4 года назад

      I didn't know elderflower grows on bushes! In my country I've only seen it grow on trees

  • @outsidersongs2682
    @outsidersongs2682 3 года назад +3

    I'm vegan too :-). I shake the flower heads over the plant so the bugs have a chance. Otherwise they starve really fast. Can't completely eradicate them but like you I like to save any animalia where I can :-)

  • @prometheus4916
    @prometheus4916 4 года назад +4

    I've got 3 flowers growing at the moment can't wait im very new to The elderberry flower. They are small and trying to figure out how to water them at the moment very nice video thank you for sharing

  • @kevmach
    @kevmach 4 года назад +3

    I've just made a batch. Really good recipe. Easy to follow and makes a better batch for me as I'm the only one drinking it.

  • @ritademo4387
    @ritademo4387 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the video...looks delicious 😋 weldone from Albania 🇦🇱 👏👏👌

  • @fionamcandrew4974
    @fionamcandrew4974 3 года назад +4

    Ingredients
    -50g of Citric acid
    -3 litres of water
    -juice and zest of 4 unwaxed lemons
    -1 kg of sugar
    -a cordial full of elderflower

  • @zumba_kitesurfer
    @zumba_kitesurfer 4 года назад +6

    Vlierbloesem we drink it too here in netherlands 🇳🇱

  • @boomdos4265
    @boomdos4265 6 лет назад +14

    holyc rap i'm drunk on okinawan Awamori and sparkling elderflower...dontknow how or why i managed to mix the two. imaddticted got to go to the UK to get more.

  • @angiebaby3942
    @angiebaby3942 4 года назад +4

    Just tried your recipe, every year I say I'm going to make it as my dad made it when we were kids, but never got round to it. Oh my it's beautiful! Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤ BTW apparently pharmacies in England don't sell it, get it from a cake supply shop or I've been told wilko 's or brewing shop you will get it 😁

    • @caitlinsewell2163
      @caitlinsewell2163 4 года назад +1

      @Angela Burley - are you talking about citric acid? Tesco Pharmacy sells it, bought some yesterday...

    • @jayantilaltakodra1469
      @jayantilaltakodra1469 4 года назад

      Angela Burley Sainsbury’s sells the cordial

  • @jol7094
    @jol7094 Год назад

    hi! is the water still boiling when you add the elderflowers or you wait for the water to get cold?

  • @JC-jy9lm
    @JC-jy9lm 3 года назад

    I'm half way through but did I miss the amount of sugar or was it just some that's a lot ?

  • @emmalinebach3244
    @emmalinebach3244 Год назад

    How much does this make? X

  • @FreyaOakley
    @FreyaOakley 3 года назад

    Is getting citric acid from the chemist the norm? I would have thought it would be available at a normal supermarket.

  • @SophiesWorld2024
    @SophiesWorld2024 4 года назад +1

    Is your nailvarnish vegan? Shellac is made from squished insects.

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  4 года назад +3

      J B yes, vegan nail varnish by nailberry. (Think that was it, or similar, but def vegan) hope this helps.

  • @ronanbennett1350
    @ronanbennett1350 5 лет назад +10

    So enjoyable to listen to you speak, I'm inspired!

  • @alexlanteigne736
    @alexlanteigne736 4 года назад +3

    I followed this recipe to make elderflower cordial for the first time. I used double the amounts of flowers that she required, and let it seep for 48 hours. Other recipes I had looked at used double the amount of sugar for the quantity of water, so I wonder if this will affect how long it keeps. It is a delicious amount of acidity though, very refreshing!

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  4 года назад

      Alex Lanteigne my recipe works perfect, I cannot comment on how others make it.

  • @viralviolin9468
    @viralviolin9468 3 года назад +2

    Thankyou for the video, it was very informative 🙂

  • @thebean938
    @thebean938 5 лет назад +3

    That was such a lovely video and I really enjoyed it a lot. I think it is the season right mistaken as I see them all over the place around here in Bradford on Avon. Now I know how to make my own if I want to, or give it away too like you suggested. Thank you so much, you really are love and light. Peace and love

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  5 лет назад +1

      Yes a great time, we have them all around now too, always try and pick first thing in the morning, please let me know how you get on if you do make some x

  • @lucasking4739
    @lucasking4739 3 года назад +2

    Would it be possible to do this but with oranges instead of lemons? Lemon makes me a bit queezy

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  3 года назад

      oooooh not sure, but certainly worth a go, actually I bet it would be nice, do let me know if it works :)

  • @EvlynShadlock-eq8lc
    @EvlynShadlock-eq8lc Год назад

    Planning to maks this today. I did have to double check the amount of sugar, it seems excessive!! I guess you only use a drop of the cordil at a time. 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @pennypink3759
    @pennypink3759 Год назад +1

    Thank you I'm hoping to make some soon. It's the only drink I buy so will be lovely and cheaper to make my own .

  • @Mazgic
    @Mazgic 5 лет назад +10

    what about the life of the elderflower? 🤣

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  5 лет назад +4

      we are plant-based - means, we eat plants ha ha ha ha

    • @Mazgic
      @Mazgic 5 лет назад +5

      @@Bentonendflowerfarm I just wanted to say that I followed your video and made some gorgeous elderflower cordial that is being consumed by my family this morning.

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  5 лет назад +4

      @@Mazgic sounds wonderful...enjoy!

  • @thelionofjudah6175
    @thelionofjudah6175 Год назад

    A big no no for me sugar. Try using natural sugars like stevia

  • @rosemcnicol2200
    @rosemcnicol2200 2 года назад +1

    Will try making it thanks for sharing

  • @annammazur9712
    @annammazur9712 Год назад

    Great video I'm going to try. I used to live in England 11 years and I fall in love with elderflower cordial. I have moved back to Poland and we have a lot of elderflower around so is a time to share with my love to the elderflower cordial with friends and family. Also I love flowers so your channel is great to learn. All the best for you. Greetings from Poland

  • @susans1526
    @susans1526 3 года назад

    Thank you. Can I sterilizer the glasses in a microwave? I always do it.

  • @kaddydid9
    @kaddydid9 4 года назад +1

    what are the measuments in US?

  • @annashiegl
    @annashiegl 4 года назад

    Lovely recipe. My flowers went brown in the hot water, any idea why?

  • @archy141
    @archy141 3 года назад

    Great job 👍. No need to rinse the elderflower forehand ?

  • @TheHorseyboy
    @TheHorseyboy 5 лет назад +1

    Hi can you use dried elderflower in this recipe?

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  5 лет назад +1

      TheHorseyboy I really don't know, but can't see why not, let me know how it turns out

    • @TheHorseyboy
      @TheHorseyboy 5 лет назад +1

      @@Bentonendflowerfarm worked out lovely with the dried elderflower, thanks for the recipe

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  5 лет назад

      @@TheHorseyboy wonderful x

  • @johnmclaughlin5660
    @johnmclaughlin5660 3 года назад

    THank You ! Blessed Be

  • @mykvass
    @mykvass 5 лет назад +1

    what variety of elderflower is this ?

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  5 лет назад

      Just the UK common Elderflower found in most Hedgerows (Sambucus nigra). x

    • @mykvass
      @mykvass 5 лет назад +1

      @@Bentonendflowerfarm thank you...there is a dark leafed variety also called Sambucus Nigra , that's why I asked...those flowers are pink

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  5 лет назад

      @@mykvass yes this is the white variety

  • @number2nd
    @number2nd 4 года назад +3

    You have a really beautiful voice. You should consider doing voice work. Can see you being a hit for a lot of talk over things.

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  4 года назад

      number2nd ha! Thank you 🙏 I would never have thought that, I cringe when I hear my voice on video 😂 but thank you anyway xx

  • @estherbartle223
    @estherbartle223 4 года назад +1

    Sorry but I don’t have 1 kg of sugar

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  4 года назад

      Esther Bartle It may be easier to gather all your ingredients together before starting x best of luck

    • @estherbartle223
      @estherbartle223 4 года назад +1

      Applewood Acres ok good idea I have got elderflower in my garden also thanks for the advise I do love me some elderflower cordial

    • @estherbartle223
      @estherbartle223 4 года назад +1

      Applewood Acres I’m sorry if I sounded mean

    • @Bentonendflowerfarm
      @Bentonendflowerfarm  4 года назад

      Esther Bartle awww you didn’t xx

    • @estherbartle223
      @estherbartle223 4 года назад

      Applewood Acres good

  • @Peri_Sunrise
    @Peri_Sunrise 5 лет назад +1

    Does it taste strongly of lemons though?

  • @bornagainwierdo
    @bornagainwierdo 5 лет назад +4

    Stop saying elderflower flower. It’s just elderflower. Otherwise good video 👌🏻