Elderflower is increasingly trendy with its fruity and floral side, it is the perfect ingredient for those looking for cocktails elegant and fragrant and full of freshness. This floral non-alcoholic cocktail recipe imagined by Alice Roca for her recipe book is the one you need for your alcohol-free aperitifs.
Ingredients (for 1 glass):
100 ml of JNPR n°1
30 ml elderflower syrup
150 ml of sparkling water
A sprig of rosemary for decoration
Recipe sequence:
In a long drink glass, pour the elderberry syrup, add the sparkling water then JNPR n°1 . Add the ice cubes and mix gently for a few minutes.
Add a sprig of rosemary for decoration or an elderflower or a beautiful edible flower if the season is right.
You can also prepare your homemade elderflower syrup:
1L of water
700g of blond cane sugar
15 elderflower umbels
1 lemon sliced
Boil the sugar and water. Meanwhile, clean the umbels and remove the stems. Pour the warmed syrup into a refrigerator-safe container, add the flowers and the sliced lemon. Reserve for 3 to 4 days then filter.
Good tasting !
