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Like an elderflower cordial, but just a little bit more fun; the sweet and musky perfume of elderflower pairs perfectly with the classic juniper taste of gin. Serve with cloudy English apple juice & a sprig of mint, or mix with lemonade & freeze for some very grown-up ice lollies.

I read that the optimum blooms to pick are those just beginning to open, like the flower shown above; certainly, as they get a little older the flowers begin to turn brown and drop, and this seems to be when that characteristic cat-pee fragrance can sneak in.
I found plenty at the right, sweet-smelling stage, and some a little earlier, so I’m officially declaring this week optimum elderflower-picking season in Northern England. Baskets at the ready! (although a Tesco bag will suffice)

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If you’d rather not imbibe, I suggest trying Julia’s cordial and Emma’s elderflower syrup – I haven’t tried either but their lovely photography is enough to convince me.
In honesty, though, even if you never get around to drinking it, the quiet pleasure of pinching off a thousand tiny blooms, of a table scattered in dainty white stars, and the excuse to mix up the magic potions of childhood games again are all enough to make this a worthwhile waste of any Sunday afternoon. Give it to a loved one or a friend, wrapped up for a wedding, or stash it in your freezer for a splash of sunshine on a rainy day.

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Think you might give it a try? Got your own seasonal or elderflower recipe to recommend? I’d love to read your comments below!

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  • December 09, 2016

Terrific! One way to keep elderflower in drinkable form through the year. I make elderflower “champagne” each year, but elderflower cordial does not keep long enough. I really love rhubarb and elderflower, strawberry and elderflower, gooseberry and elderflower, but non of them are in season when the elderflowers are just right. So frustrating! I am drooling just thinking of them all… In the leadup to Christmas, I could do with an whiff of summertime! 🙂

  • Sara Tasker

  • July 03, 2015

Thanks Emma! & they’re totally deserved x

  • Emma Harris

  • July 03, 2015

This sounds so good, and thank you for the lovely comments about my recipe 🙂

  • Sara Tasker

  • July 02, 2015

Thanks Rachel! It was just so pretty – I could happily have taken a million photographs! x

  • Rachel | The Runaway Journal

  • July 02, 2015

Love all the photography in this post. Elderflower gin is not something I’ve tried before but it sounds really good!

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FAQs

What is the difference between elderflower cordial and elderflower syrup? ›

The terms elderflower syrup and elderflower cordial are used interchangeably: they both mean a concentrated elderflower extract. This extract can be used in drinks, liqueurs, creams, and any other number of food items as an additional flavor profile and sweetener.

Who makes elderflower gin? ›

Secret Garden Distillery's best-selling gin in our new 70cl bespoke bottle. Our best-selling gin. Hand harvested Elderflower and Jasmine are distilled and blended with Juniper, Coriander, Angelica Root and Winter Savory to create a gin that is perfectly balanced.

What to pair with elderflower gin? ›

Use lime in place of lemon - Lime juice and a lime wedge instead of the lemon would be a great variation to this gin and elderflower tonic. Add some ginger. Ginger is another good flavor to pair with elderflower and gin. Try using ginger tonic water or add a couple of slices of fresh ginger as a garnish.

What can I add to elderflower tonic? ›

Elderflower Gin & Tonics
  1. 2 oz St. George Botanivore Gin.
  2. 6 oz Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic.
  3. 2 pink grapefruit slices.
  4. a few juniper berries.
  5. rosemary sprig.
Oct 14, 2015

Why is elderflower so expensive? ›

Because it is very expensive to bring flowers to market. Cut flowers are a global business. They are grown on another continent, harvested by hand, and rapidly shipped long distances under refrigeration.

Is elderflower cordial a laxative? ›

For those suffering with constipation, elderflower can help relieve the symptoms due to its diuretic and laxative properties.

Why has my elderflower cordial gone fizzy? ›

The fizz in elderflower champagne is generated by active yeasts that will continue to work in the bottle for up to four months.

Is elderflower gin nice? ›

A deliciously refreshing aromatic gin that harmonises tangy goosberry with sweet, floral elderflower. Tastes like plump, velvet berries plucked fresh from the farmer's field. Inspired by the wonder of succulent, bountiful soft fruits of Scotland.

Is elderflower tonic water good with gin? ›

Although just a simple twist, elderflower adds a subtle but complex flavour to your traditional gin and tonic. Using St. Germain, this co*cktail is an ode to subtlety. With fresh cucumber, great quality gin and tonic water, it's the perfect (but simple) drink to impress your guests.

What compliments elderflower? ›

The lightly sweet nuances of elderflower blend well with many other natural fruit flavors and botanicals, including honey, pear, blackberry, strawberry, grapefruit, orange, lime, passionfruit, ginger, and even herbal flavors like rosemary, basil, and lemongrass.

Does Hendricks go with elderflower tonic? ›

Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice cubes, add Hendrick's, lemon juice, sugar syrup and bitters and shake well. 2. Strain into a gin glass filled with Super Cubes and top up with elderflower tonic.

Does elderflower tonic go with pink gin? ›

Sweet and fruity. The Pink Gin co*cktail recipe to end all pink gin co*cktail recipes! This simple Rhubarb Gin and Tonic made with ROOBEE Rhubarb Gin, paired with light, floral elderflower tonic and topped with raspberries and fresh basil is a winner.

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