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.
Recipe by Inspired Edibles at https://www.inspirededibles.ca/2025/03/elderflower-mocktail.html