There is an abundance of Elderflower to forage near our house, which has been a very fun addition for the kids, when we go on our nature walks.
I made Elderflower cordial already, but was looking around for other more "exciting" recipes to try out, and came across Elderflower Champagne.
I fell in love with this recipe, because of its simplicity. The recipes calls for Elderflower, filtered water, honey (or sugar) and apple cider vinegar.
I had everything I needed already, the only adjustment I had to make was to half the recipe, because I didn't have a tub/bowl big enough for the full recipe, that I could spare for 2-3 days!
Following the recipe, I mixed all the ingredients together
and ended up with this, starting Day 0!
Now I had to leave it to ferment for at least 2 days and give the mixture a mix twice a day...
On Day 1, this is how it looked
On Day 2, this is how it looked
I left it a bit longer, mainly because I got busy and forgot about it, but when I checked on Day 3, it looked like this
I was worried at first, thinking I had left it too long, and it had already started moulding, but after some research, I concluded these were signs of yeast and signs of bubbling. So it was just in time and definitely ready to bottle up!
This filled up 2 full bottles of champagne ready to store and "brew".
Again I forgot to "burp" them regularly the first 2 days, and when I did remember to, I had a very reactive response from one of the bottles.
It popped like champagne, and went everywhere. It was messy and hilarious, but a great sign that it is definitely becoming champagne!
I still have a few days of letting it "brew" for maximum flavour, but while cleaning up the mess from that bottle, I sampled it a bit and loved the strong Elderflower flavour already present.
I will definitely be foraging more elderflower soon (especially before I the season passes) to make more of this. I just love the Elderflower taste! And personally, I think it tastes extra good because it was free from the Earth ;)
Anyone else enjoying their foraged foods and creations??
Hope to share more of my self sufficiency/foraging related explorations soon
Love from Red
Hey, long time no see! How are you doing?
I love elderflower as well, would love to make my own cordial, but I can't find any wild ones around me, just have to make do with bottled ones from the shops.
Pity about the lockdown, would have love to meet up with you guys now I'm back for a while. Hopefully will have a chance in the next few months. Take care
Great to hear from you!! Long time indeed :)
Good to know you're back for a while! Remind me whereabouts you are? Near Kingston right? If so, we definitely should get together for a nature walk or something like that, now that lockdown restrictions have relaxed a bit! Would be lovely to exchange recipes/home made goods :)
I sold my place at Surbiton when i left UK, now staying back home in the west. Once the lockdown eases, will definitely be out to London.
Ah ok!! Yes, when possible, I will look into organizing a small outdoor London Hive Meetup, if peeps are interested :)
I love Elderflower... Excellent post <3
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Ummmm this is lovely :)
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