Elderflower Water Ice

• 750 ml (1¼ pints) water
• 100 g (4

In a heavy pan bring water and sugar to the boil over a moderate heat, stirring constantly, and wash down any sugar crystals clinging to the sides of the pan with a brush dipped in cold water, until the sugar has dissolved. Boil the syrup for 5 minutes then stir in the lemon juice and rind. Put the elder flowers in a double thickness of cheesecloth and tie ends with string. Add to the mixture a