Elderflower Gin – a recipe - Me & Orla (2024)

FAQs

What gin goes best with elderflower? ›

The herbaceous and zesty notes of our Mercato Mediterranean Gin pair deliciously with a premium Elderflower tonic, which gives it a lovely floral, light and refreshing taste.

Aside from other gin co*cktails, you could also pair it with vodka, champagne, and white wine. Or add a splash of elderflower liqueur to a fruit salad or other desserts where you want to add a fresh, lightly floral taste.

Why use citric acid in elderflower cordial? The addition of citric acid simply prevents the cordial from fermenting and acts as a preservative. You can buy citric acid for cordial online in a number of sizes depending on how you choose to use this versatile product.

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.

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.

Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with ELDERFLOWER. Elderflower might decrease blood sugar levels. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking elderflower along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to drop too low.

Indeed, the elderberry helps to eliminate toxins from the body, which can make it a good ally when you get sick. It can also help to stimulate the immune system and can have an anti-allergic action during the period of hay fever.

In addition to juniper berries, you will taste the gentle sweetness of elderflower, a bright burst of orange and a touch of floral rose and lavender. The gin's colour is all-natural, from the addition of red rose petals and black carrot.

As with all things Elderflower, I advise removing the thick stems from the flowers and as many of the little stems as you can be bothered to remove. The more stem left in whatever you're making, the greener the final result will be. And the greener it is, the more bitter it may become.

Is drinking elderflower cordial healthy? ›

As a supplement, elderflower also has diuretic and laxative properties and is helpful in relieving occasional constipation. Elderflower has antibacterial and antiviral properties and may also help alleviate some allergies and boost the functioning of the immune system.

Basic Components: Syrups are sugar-water solutions infused with various flavours, while cordials are more complex and include sugar, acids, salt, and multiple flavours. Common Styles: Explore syrup styles like simple herb-infused, fruit-based or spiced to add diverse flavours to your co*cktails.

It takes many pounds of flowers to produce a small amount of raw “liquor”. That is used to produce the flavoring used in cordials. Dried flowers are again smaller than the fresh, (all that water, you know) so it takes many flowers to make a pot of tea. If you take the flowers, there are no berries.

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

If you're looking for a nutrient rich herb for immune system support that's easy for the whole family to take, then elderberry is the best option. If you're looking to support everyday health and provide your body with a source of natural antioxidants, then elderflower is a great option.

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.

Bombay Sapphire perfectly balances with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar, served long with cubed ice and chilled Fever-Tree soda water – vibrant, bright & tantalising. A well rounded and balanced tipple showcasing sour citrus, floral sweetness and flavoursome botanical notes.

A fresh, summery gin with delightful aromas of fragrant elderflower along with a bright and inviting berry note. A soft and elegant gin with a light sweetness and fruity, floral character. The finish is clean and dry with the lingering, classic character that Gordon's is famous for.

The Queen's ratio is 2:1, so I began with 1.5 oz. of Dubonnet. Add 3/4 oz. London Dry gin, and try not to make a mess as I did.