pDefinitely use a cheesecloth when straining your liquid. It’s an unavoidable fact that little critters like to make their homes in elderflower clusters. The recipe below makes about a quart of syrup.

Elderflowers have traditionally been used as a mild astringent and are used in skin washes to refine the complexion and help relieve eczema, acne and psoriasis. Elderflower cordial is also reported to ...