This non-alcoholic cocktail is made from the nectar of the delicately aromatic elderflower (elderflower syrup is so delicious!) — intermingled with bright citrus and a touch of earthy tonic (or sparkles of your choice).
You can dress it up for an elegant evening or keep it casual for a warm, sunny afternoon outside.
It’s easy like that.
And have i mentioned delicious?
A little sweet (elderflower syrup), a little sour (lime juice) and a little punchy (tonic or bitters as preferred) — or keep it simple with sparkling water if quinine and bitters are not your thing (I suggest lemon, lime or unflavored sparkling water to let the elderflower shine).
I hope this cocktail invites a quiet moment into your day.
We need those.
elderflower mocktail
A delicately sweetened elderflower mocktail with a touch of tart and bitter to enliven the experience.
Author: kelly
Recipe type: non-alcoholic cocktail/beverage
Serves: 2 x 6 ounce glass
Ingredients
- Makes 2 x 6 oz/177 mL cocktails -- (pictured is a 6 fl oz/177 mL coupe glass)
- ✿ 3 fl oz (89 mL) fresh lime juice
- ✿ 3 fl oz (89 mL) elderflower syrup (Carmel Berry is the brand I'm using it is not overly sweet)
- ✿ approx 4 fl oz (118 mL) Q elderflower tonic water or Q citrus tonic water (avoid strong flavours like grapefruit that will overpower the elderflower) //or// use hella non-alcoholic bitters & soda //or// just straight up soda — or some combination as preferred
- ✿ ice
- ✿ optional garnish ideas: a sprig of fresh thyme, lime wedge, edible flower.
- Please Note: the amount of sugar in elderflower syrup will vary depending on brand - the one I'm using is Carmel Berry which is 7 g sugar per Tbsp - if yours is higher you may want to use less depending on your preferences.
- You can find elderflower syrup at many grocery stores including Whole Foods as well as online.
Instructions
- Place fresh lime juice and elderflower syrup in a shaker with ice cubes
- Shake well and strain into 2 x 6 oz glass leaving enough room for ice (if using) and soda
- Top each glass with: Q elderflower tonic or Q citrus tonic //or// hella non-alcoholic bitters & soda //or// just straight up soda — or some combination as preferred — stir to combine and enjoy.
- Decorate with a garnish if you wish and enjoy!
- * You can mix the lime juice and elderflower syrup together if you don't have a shaker however i do like how the drink cools as it shakes with ice.
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