Elderflower Wine Recipe - From a friend in the United Kingdom!

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Elderflower Wine
(Unsure of quantity it will make)
(Copied from an old book) from Alan Joellenbeck

Ingredients:

    * 3 pints elder flowers (stems removed)
    * 3 gallons water
    * 10 pounds sugar
    * 2 pounds raisins
    * Juice of 3 oranges
    * Juice of 1 lemon
    * 1 pkg wine yeast

Procedure:

    * Wash and drain elder flowers and put in primary fermentor.
    * Make a syrup of water and sugar, pour it hot over elderflowers, cover and allow to cool.
    * Mix orange and lemon juice with the yeast, add the liquid, cover and let stand for 10 days.
    * Strain and add the raisins.
    * Cover and let stand for 4 months.
    * Bottle the wine and store in a dark place for 6 months before using.