Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade Recipe

Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade recipe — The drink equivalent of wearing a flower crown to brunch unironically. Made with none. Originally from United Kingdom.

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Elderflower cordial was traditionally made by British families as a natural remedy for hay fever and colds. The flowers must be picked on a sunny day between May and June when their fragrance is strongest, which is why authentic elderflower season is so short and coveted.

Born from the British tradition of foraging elderflowers in early summer, this drink evolved from homemade cordials that families would make to preserve the delicate blossoms. The sparkling version became popular in the 2000s as artisanal sodas and botanical flavors took off.

Ingredients

• 2 oz elderflower cordial (St-Germain or homemade work best)
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
• 4 oz sparkling water (chilled)
• 1 cup ice

Instructions

1. Fill highball glass with ice.
2. Add elderflower cordial and fresh lemon juice.
3. Top with chilled sparkling water and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a lemon wheel and fresh flowers if available.

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

Origin: United Kingdom