elderflower champagne is fun to make! recipe -
http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/recipes-elderflower-champagne
Dried Elderflowers can be used instead of fresh at a conversion rate of 25g/4.5 litre dependant upon taste.
it appears this Elderflower Champagne recipe link is no longer working, maybe because the post is 13± years old, nevertheless, it appeared in my Google query results and is the most relevant info on the topic I'm researching and the info is direct and to the point, so if you or someone else reading this could be so kind as to repost the link, share a similar recipe link or copy/paste the recipe in a reply; I'd really appreciate it!
I've loved real elderflower, other edible florals, herbals—botanicals, well all my life, but I'm only recently attempting to create my own alcoholic beverages using fresh and dried herbs. I'm currently creating and comparing my own recipes with tried and true ones that I've tweaked, and in part, made my own while finding ways to use my dried botanicals harvested earlier this year from my garden. it's common practice to use about half± dried versus fresh, but since I have yet to use elderflowers to infuse flavor into alcohol; I thought it best to ask the community brew pros!
on another, but related topic; can anyone recommend where to buy unique style and shaped liquor bottles by the case—6, 12, or 24 count/case? I can find the standard home brew and DIY bottles all day, but I like unique things, so I'm hoping to find better options by gaining access to or locating bottle manufacturers, wholesalers or retailers where the big brands (or even Etsy type sellers) go to buy their packaging. I'm hoping this gets me closer to more and better options. here are a few examples of style features I'd consider: recycled, handblown, and/or seeded glass, clear, classy colored (purple or violet, vintage blue or dusty pink) or food safe mercury glass, with bottle shapes such as really tall with long narrow neck, vintage apothocary or science lab style, anything equestrian (horse) inspired, animal shapes, sphere or elipse. for example: I love the hand-blown, seeded glass of the Patron bottle, with it's wide rim lip above the perfect size neck, finished with a large sphere cork. I don't want to copy other's ideas, though; I want to find something I can make my own with some similar design features. I also love many of the Italian brand olive oil and balsamic vinegar bottles with their beautiful unique styles. I repurpose glass bottles and jars when I can, especially beautiful hefty ones, I prefer all natural materials and packaging, so I prefer real corks, or to use s temporary wood or plant based stopper for use during storage and transportation, but include a ground glass stopper, or a cork or silicone wrapped glass stopper to use once they've been delivered to their final destination. in part I want unique bottles so the recipient has a hard time just throwing it in the trash after one use. I want to encouraged the recipient to either return them once empty for refills, or keep them to reuse or repurpose. if anyone has ideas of where I should begin my search or knows where I can find bottles like I'm looking for, preferably at a reasonable price, please share any relevant product info, link(s), brand(s), wholesalers, or retailers.
I want the end result to be make a lasting impression with it's unique, professional and luxurious look, well suited for the boutique or retail store, although I'm just a gal that enjoys crafting personal, handmade, anytime–gifts for family and friends—what I create is created with the sole intention of gifting; I have no intentions to sell or retail any of my creations.
the costs for ingredients, and little personal touch details like wax seals, ribbon, tags, info cards, labels, personalized stampes or embossers, packaging, et cetera, add up quickly, so beautiful bottles or jars I can find at reasonable price is always much appreciated—who doesn't love a good deal, though, right!?
thank you for reading; I look forward to your response,
Naomi