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Elderflower Lemonade

This tart and floral Elderflower Lemonade is a refreshing homemade drink that can be made alcoholic by adding a splash of gin or St. Germain.
Course Drink
Cuisine Vegetarian
Keyword elderflower, lemonade
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 liters
Author Shelly Westerhausen

Ingredients

For the simple syrup:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey (use agave nectar to make vegan)
  • Flowers from 5-6 elderflower bunches
  • Juice from half a lemon

For the lemonade:

  • 10 lemons , juiced (+2 sliced for garnish)
  • 2 liters water (or 2 liter bottle of sparkling seltzer water)
  • Honey , for sweetening

Instructions

To make the syrup:

  1. Bring the water, honey, elderflowers, and lemon juice to a boil in a small saucer.

  2. Once boiling and the honey has dissolved, remove from heat, cover, and let cool.

  3. Once cooled, place in a sealed container and refrigerate overnight. Strain and discard the elderflowers (or save them for garnish).

To make the lemonade:

  1. Juice the lemons using whatever method you would like and cut the garnish lemons into thin slices. In a large pitcher, stick the fresh lemon slices, lemon juice, water, and simple syrup. Adjust flavoring to your likening by adding more honey or agave syrup.

  2. Serve chilled over ice or with a shot of gin!