Elderflower Apple Wine

Celebrate the essence of spring with a refreshing Elderflower Apple Wine, combining the sweetness of apple juice concentrate and the floral notes of elderflower syrup. Perfect for sunny gatherings, this fragrant beverage brings a playful twist to traditional wine, capturing the season's spirit in every sip. Enjoy it chilled with friends or as a delightful accompaniment to light meals.
ingredients
- 1 cup apple juice concentrate
- 1 cup elderflower syrup
- 5 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon champagne yeast
- Fresh apples and elderflowers for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the apple juice concentrate, elderflower syrup, and lemon juice.
- 2.
Slowly add in the water, stirring well to blend all the ingredients thoroughly.
- 3.
Sprinkle in the champagne yeast, mixing gently to avoid excessive aeration.
- 4.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
- 5.
After 24 hours, transfer the mixture into a sterilized fermentation vessel, leaving some space at the top.
- 6.
Seal the vessel with an airlock and store in a cool, dark place for about two weeks to allow fermentation.
- 7.
Once fermentation is complete, carefully siphon the wine into a clean bottle, discarding any sediment.
- 8.
Chill the wine in the refrigerator before serving. Garnish with fresh apple slices and elderflowers if desired.