This elderflower gin cocktail tastes like spring in a rocks glass – floral, bright, with just a little sweetness. Ingredients:       (Makes 1 Drink) 1 1/2 oz Gin (we used Aviation) 3/4 oz Elderflower Syrup 1 Dash Scrappy’s Lavender Bitters 1/2 …
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As odd as the flavor pairing in this nonalcoholic drink seems, cucumber water and elderflower work very well together.  You can also omit the cucumber for a very pure, sweet elderflower cordial that can be served as you would a …
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The Sidecar is a cocktail traditionally made with cognac, lemon juice and orange liqueur (such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier or another triple sec); but in this recipe, we substituted elderflower syrup for the orange liqueur and the result was a …
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This elderflower margarita blends sweet, tart & tangy all in one. We salted the rim of this glass with marigold salt we made by dehydrating edible marigolds, then pulsing them with salt in a food processor. The result was a …
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A twist on the classic, this manhattan recipe has added sweetness from the elderflower syrup and dry vermouth. Ingredients:   Makes 1 Drink 1 1/2 oz Bourbon 1/2 oz Elderflower Syrup 1/4 oz Dry Vermouth 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters or Scrappy’s …
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With its delicate shade of pink, this cocktail is just as lovely to admire as it is to drink. We used only red roses when we made our flower paste, which we then turned into our rose simple syrup, so …
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Gin & fennel play well together in this cocktail, and the added elderflower syrup brings a slightly fruity/floral note to the mix. It’s the perfect drink to sip on while you relax in the backyard. Ingredients:   Makes 1 Drink 2oz …
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The pansy nectar cocktail is a little bit sweet, a little bit fruity and very delicious. We made a pansy simple syrup by grinding the whole flower (the stem bases & petals) with sugar to get the most of the …
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This cocktail blends together clean & slightly bitter cucumber, floral & honeyed elderflower, and a citrus zip that refreshes.  The soda water’s tingle cleanses the palate before the flavors overwhelm, leaving you ready for the next sip (or the next …
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Celebrate any occasion with this unique twist on a classic – a rose bellini! Serve this cocktail in a champagne flute and garnish with edible rose petals for a stylish touch. We used edible roses to make a rose simple …
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This light, bright, effervescent cocktail combines the fruity, floral, sweet & slightly tart flavor of elderflower with sparkling white wine.  Because elderflower syrup has a fair amount of sweetness, it’s best if the sparkling wine used is quite dry. Ingredients:       …
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A fairly classic martini with a little added complexity – a sweet floral touch from the elderflower and subtle citrus overtones from the lime. Ingredients:       (Makes 1 Drink) 2oz Flash-Infused Lime Vodka (Recipe & Technique at How to Flash Infuse …
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