Elderflower drink (buzina suusu)

Instructions

1. Gently shake the elderflowers to remove any small insects and rinse them very quickly.
2. Bring the water and sugar to a simmer to dissolve the sugar, then turn off the heat.
3. Let the flowers and lemon slices steep in the sweetened water for 24 hours in the fridge.
4. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve or muslin.
5. Pour into a pitcher and add the juice of half a lemon.
6. Serve chilled, with ice cubes if you like.