Homemade Elderflower Gin

Directions

1. 1
   Shake the elderflowers over the sink to get rid of lingering insects. Set aside.
2. 2
   Pour the gin into a large jar or a bowl.
3. 3
   Add the sugar and stir well to dissolve.
4. 4
   Wash and rub the lemon thoroughly to remove the wax, if it is waxed. Slice thinly and add the slices to the gin.
5. 5
   Add the flowers as well. Stir gently with a long spoon.
6. 6
   Let the mixture sit at room temperature for one week. Stir gently every two days or so.
7. 7
   After one week the gin should be fully flavored and pale yellow. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve into another bowl. Discard the flowers and the lemon slices. Line the sieve with a clean muslin cloth and sieve the gin again to remove any impurities.
8. 8
   Pour the gin into a clean bottle, you can use the original gin bottle.