Light Elderflower Wine

• 4 elderflower heads in full bloom
• 4.5 litres (1 gallon) water

Dissolve the sugar in a little warm water and allow to cool. Then squeeze in the juice from the lemon, cut the rind in four, put the pieces with the elder flowers in a large jug or basin, add the vinegar and pour on the rest of the water. Leave to steep for 4 days. Strain off and bottle in screw-topped bottles. It should be ready to drink in 6–10 days but test after 6 days anyway to see that it