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Old 26-02-2008, 10:08 PM
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Re: Nettle cordial

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Originally Posted by ChrisJB View Post
It just says blackcurrant. In my elderflower cordial I use oranges and lemons, so if I can't use these, where do I buy citric acid? As you can probably guess, I'm a bit of a muppet in this field!

Regards, Chris
Okay - you get it from a chemist but suggest you take recipe book with you! - you'll find out why
If you base it round the elderflower one you shouldn't go too far wrong... don't use too many nettle leaves though or it'll taste like spinach - spinach surprise cordial..yuk!!
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