Herbs Lemonades

This sparkling drink is light and refreshing, just perfect for summer.

• 12 elder flowerheads
• juice and finely grated rind of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 3 1/2 cups caster (superfine) sugar.

Strip the elder flowerheads from the stalks and put in a very large bowl with the lemon rind, juice, vinegar, sugar and 20 cups water. Cover with muslin and leave for 24 hours. Strain through a fresh piece of muslin into sterilized bottle using a funnel. Cork the bottles and leave in a cool place for 2 weeks before drinking undiluted.