Ice—Elder Flower Water, “Frontignac.” (Lady Clark.)
When elders are in flower gather them on a dry day. They
should be in full but fresh blossom; put the flowers in a
preserving pan with sufficient water to cover them, and boil for
1/2 hour. Then strain through a fine sieve, or woollen bag, and
let it strain. When cold put again in the pan, and allow 1/4 lb. of
sugar for each pint of the flavoured water. Boil 10 minutes,
skimming well all the time.
When cold, bottle for use, corking the bottles tight and sealing
them down.
For an ordinary shape of ice use a breakfastcupful of this syrup
and make like any other ice, but use less sugar.