Elderflower Syrup Recipes
How to make elderflower syrup from dehydrated elderflower
Ingredients
- 1 bag of our elderflower tea
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 tsp citric acid (optional)
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
- 1 cup raw honey or sugar
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot. Add citric acid now, if you're using it. If you're using sugar, make a simple syrup by adding the sugar and stirring until it's melted.
- Take water or simple syrup from heat. Add elderflower and lemon slices. Stir, then cover pot.
- Infuse for 30 minutes.
- Strain, using cheesecloth, into a mason jar.
- If using honey, add it now. Stir until honey is incorporated.
- Store in refrigerator for one month
Notes
Ways to use your elderflower syrup
Elderflower soda
2 tablespoons elderflower syrup
1 cup sparkling water
Elderflower lemonade
1 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup elderflower syrup
5 cups water
Sugar or honey to taste
Soak a vanilla cake in elderflower syrup to infuse with flavor
Elderflower cocktail
3 ounces vodka
2 ounces elderflower
3-6 ounces sparkling water
Combine with champagne or Prosecco for an elegant drink
Add to whipped cream or buttercream