Ingredients
Scale
- 25–30 clusters of lilac flowers
- 1 kg sugar
- 1 l water (4 ¼ cups)
- 2 dl lemon juice (¾ cup + 1 tbsp)
Instructions
- Pick the flowers from the stalks and place them in a large bowl.
- Mix the water and sugar in a pot and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Pour the lemon juice and hot sugar water over the lilac flowers.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- When done, strain the liquid and pour it into clean bottles.
- Serve diluted with still or sparkling water, lemon, and ice. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes