Elderflowers

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In Britain you can always tell when it's almost summer when the hedgerows begin to sparkle with white as the delicate elderflowers burst into bloom. But these flowers are more than just a pretty sight - they are the lifeblood of liquid deli Demijohn as the team heads to the countryside to pick them in abundance.

Elderflower Vinegar is a rare creation, epitomising the fresh, sweet smell of summer. Its delicate flavour is similar to the traditional elderflower cordial but is sharper and can either be used as a stunning dressing for salads - good enough on its own or mixed with extra virgin olive oil - or as a cordial - mix one third vinegar with two thirds sparkling mineral water for a dramatic de-stress drink after a hard day.

For two days this summer the Demijohn team will head out to pick elderflowers in Yorkshire and Scotland for their delicious Elderflower Vinegar. They hope to collect enough to produce about 600 litres of Elderflower Vinegar, enough at least to partially satisfy an ever growing demand. This is the first time ever they will pick in Glasgow on the banks of the River Kelvin to show how even in the city centre local wild produce can be harvested.

Demijohn creator and owner Angus Ferguson says: "We have always been extremely passionate about the provenance of all our products since we started seven years ago, where they come from, who makes them and what with. Gathering elderflowers from the borders and hedgerows makes great sense as it is not only a great Summer activity, but is our way of ensuring a healthy supply of one of our bestselling products. Our Elderflower Vinegar is a really special and unique product. There are few, if any, people in Britain producing an elderflower vinegar to be sold. We are lucky to have Mrs Sinclair and her recipe!"

Demijohn, Scotland's only liquid deli, sources and sells a huge array of innovative vinegars, oils, spirits and liqueurs from its shops in York, Edinburgh and Glasgow and its online mail order business.

If you would like to join the Demijohn team for their Elderflower picking please contact them.

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