Sparkling Elderflower Recipe

Sparkling Elderflower recipe — The sophisticated fairy godmother of sodas — turns any Tuesday into a garden party. Made with none. Originally from United Kingdom.

I'm that friend who somehow makes water look elegant and always knows the perfect wine for dinner. I speak fluent flower and believe every conversation is better with bubbles. I'm basically champagne's refined cousin who never gets hungover.

Elderflower cordial was originally made by medieval monks who believed elderflowers could ward off evil spirits and cure headaches. The Elder tree was considered so magical that cutting one down without permission from the Elder Mother spirit was said to bring terrible luck.

Elderflower cordial has been made in British countryside kitchens for centuries, traditionally prepared in late spring when elderflowers bloom. The sparkling version gained popularity in the 1980s when Belvoir Fruit Farms commercialized elderflower pressé, making this hedgerow flavor accessible to fancy restaurants and garden parties alike.

Ingredients

• 2 oz elderflower cordial (St-Germain or Belvoir work well)
• 4 oz sparkling water (chilled)
• 1 twist lemon peel (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Add elderflower cordial to chilled flute glass.
2. Slowly top with sparkling water, pouring down the side to preserve bubbles.
3. Express lemon oils over the drink and drop in the twist.

Category: mocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: none | ABV:

Origin: United Kingdom