Elderflower Mint Cordial Recipe

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Jump to Recipe Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Learn more Home Elderflower and mint are a match made in heaven. Elderflower mint cordial recipe is fragrant, refreshing, and perfect for summer beverages. This versatile cordial can be used to flavor cocktails, mocktails, teas, lemonades, and even desserts. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the simple steps to make your own elderflower mint cordial at home, capturing the essence of these delightful herbs. This recipe is similar to my other plain Elderflower Cordial recipe, moreover its easy to make. Since, I have an abundance of both mint and elderflowers growing in my back yard, I didn’t need to forage them. Elderflower bushes are native to Europe and they grow wild. Although, I have a few bushes and we do not pick all the berries or flowers for our own use. We always leave a good quantity of the berries for the birds to forage too.   Table of Contents Picking Elder Flowers Since, the elderflower season is short, we have to pick them quickly about just the time they bloom. Otherwise, they turn to berries. On the other hand, with the berries you can make a jam, compote, or make an immune boosting cold and flu syrup. The best time to pick the flowers is between late May to June. This also depends on the sub-climate in each zone of Europe. Tools you may need Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Learn more Big stainless steel sauce pan. Sterilized swing top glass bottles Muslin Cheese Cloth How to make Elderflower Mint Cordial Recipe? Ingredients List 1 cup fresh elderflowers (about 10-15 large flower heads) 1 cup fresh mint leaves 4 cups water 4 cups granulated sugar 2 lemons, sliced 1 tablespoon citric acid (optional, for preserving) Instructions Prepare the Elderflowers and MintGently rinse the elderflower heads to remove any dirt or insects. Shake off the excess water and remove the thick stems.Rinse the mint leaves thoroughly. Make the Syrup BaseIn a large pot, combine the water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.Once the sugar is dissolved, bring the mixture to a gentle boil and remove from heat. Infuse with Elderflower and MintAdd the elderflowers and mint leaves to the hot syrup.Add the sliced lemons and citric acid (if using) to the mixture.Stir well to combine, ensuring that the flowers and leaves are submerged in the syrup. Steep the MixtureCover the pot with a lid and let the mixture steep at room temperature for 24-48 hours. The longer you steep, the stronger the flavor of the cordial. Strain the SyrupAfter steeping, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl or jug. Press the solids to extract as much liquid as possible and discard the solids. Store the SyrupPour the strained syrup into sterilized bottles or jars. Seal tightly.Store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about 1-2 months. Serving Suggestions Elderflower Mint Lemonade: Mix the syrup with fresh lemon juice, water, and ice for a refreshing summer drink. Cocktails: Add a splash of the syrup to gin or vodka with soda water for a delightful elderflower mint cocktail. Iced Tea: Sweeten your iced tea with a drizzle of elderflower mint syrup for a floral twist. Desserts: Drizzle over cakes, pancakes, or ice cream for an aromatic enhancement. Refreshing Elderflower Mint Syrup Recipe Card Your feedback is valuable If you try this recipe and love it, I would love if you come back and gave it 5 stars! Thank you so much for visiting Vial Fair Living – we’re so happy you’re here! I would love it if you can share this recipe using the social media buttons you see next to the post.  Frequently Asked Questions Accordion Tab Title 1 Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Accordion Tab Title 2 Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Accordion Tab Title 3 Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Leave a ReplyPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Website / URLMessageCheckboxes Yes, add me to your mailing list. Submit Popular Recipes Subscribe Signup for our NewsletterUnlock a world of flavor, creativity, and green living. Subscribe for exclusive recipes, DIY tutorials, and gardening advice.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email * Submit Popular Recipes

Fresh Rose Petals Cordial ( Rose Syrup )

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Jump to Recipe Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Learn more Home Do you want to enjoy your summer roses in a bottle ? Then the secret is to make this fresh rose petals cordial or also known as rose syrup. This cordial like any other is great for making refreshing non-alcoholic summer drinks. Moreover, you can top this on your homemade ice-creams and desserts too. Rose syrup, rose sherbet and rose milk were a favorite of mine while growing up in India. We used rose water for skin care, ceremonies etc. Since roses are rich in polyphenols, that help neutralize free radicals and contribute to good health. Therefore, they are used in many cosmetics and remedies. For all these reasons, I want to preserve our summer roses before they dry out, I pick them and make rose jam and cordials. I also make plain rose water and use it as a skin cleanser. We have only 2 bushes in our garden and oh boy, they are so fragrant. We can smell our roses just walking past our driveway. They do not have a huge petal or size but compensate with their smell. I don’t even know if they are the prettiest looking lot, but no complaints because I enjoy their fragrance and uses. Table of Contents Tools you may need Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Learn more Funnel Clip top glass jars Heavy bottom pot How to make Rose Petals Cordial? Ingredients List 50 gm of fresh rose petals- cleaned and washed 500 ml of filtered water 600 gm of castor sugar 1 tbsp of freshly pressed lemon juice 1 drop of organic rose essential oil ( optional ) Instructions Combine the rose petals with sugar and filtered water. Let it simmer on low flame till all the sugar is completely dissolved. Close the lid and simmer for a further of 10 minutes under very low flame. You want all the rose essential oils to seep through the liquid, so don’t boil. Remove from heat, cool a little and add the lemon juice. You will see that the color of the syrup is turning back to a vibrant pink. Add a drop of pure rose essential oil when the cordial has completely cooled. Close the pot and set in in the refrigerator for a minimum of 24 hours. The longer the better. Filter it and store the cordial in sterilized glass jars. Tips to make Fresh Rose Petals Cordial Pick only roses from low traffic area and use roses which are organically grown Preferably use castor sugar, because they are best for long term storage. Use filtered water for the syrup. Since, we have Berkey, I used water from Berkey Water filter. Infuse the roses for 24 hours to get the maximum essence and flavor. If you want a stronger fragrance, add a drop of pure rose essential oil. Since, we want to extract the maximum of natural essential oils from the roses, cook them on very low flame. Tips to use Rose Cordial Dilute it with plain or sparkling water. To a large drink glass add 2 tablespoons of rose cordial. Rose syrup makes a great topping on ice creams, crepes, cakes and pancakes. Drizzle a little on the finished prep. You can make cold rose milk – add 2 to 3 teaspoons of rose cordial into cold milk. For additional aroma and flavor mix in rose petal jam. ( Rose milk was my childhood favorite) Drizzle a small amount over your dessert, cakes, crepes, waffles, ice cream, or pancakes. You can also use rose syrup as a sweetener. Mix in to yogurt in addition to some jam and serve it as rose flavored sweet yogurt. Health Benefits Since roses are rich in polyphenols, that help neutralize free radicals and contribute to good health. Therefore, they are used in many cosmetics and remedies.  Watch the Video Recipe Card Your feedback is valuable If you try this recipe and love it, I would love if you come back and gave it 5 stars! Thank you so much for visiting Vial Fair Living – we’re so happy you’re here! I would love it if you can share this recipe using the social media buttons you see next to the post.  Frequently Asked Questions How to Store Rose Syrup Store them in sterilized glass jar and in the refrigerator. If you want to extend the life, try freezing them in cubes and use as needed. I personally, don’t use the freezer so much. On the other hand, if you want to store without refrigeration, pasteurize it by boiling the bottles in hot water for 15 minutes Leave a ReplyPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Website / URLMessageCheckboxes Yes, add me to your mailing list. Submit Popular Recipes Subscribe Signup for our NewsletterUnlock a world of flavor, creativity, and green living. Subscribe for exclusive recipes, DIY tutorials, and gardening advice.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email * Submit Popular Recipes

Easy Elderflower Cordial Recipe

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Jump to Recipe Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Learn more Home With the arrival of spring, my garden comes alive with a lot of blooms. One of them is Elderflower. To preserve this heavily scented flower, I make this easy Elderflower cordial recipe, which makes refreshing drinks during summer.  Because of its strong smell, elderflower cordial can be used also in ice creams, vinegar and cocktails for extra flavor. Table of Contents What is the difference between Cordial & Syrup? I have always wondered at this myself, until I discovered the technicalities. I guess a lot depends on the language usage and the country you are from. Cordial – Cordial technically refers to a tonic, syrup, or non-alcoholic drink that is frequently thought to be particularly sweet. Although, many people use the phrase cordial to refer to any form of liqueur with a low alcohol concentration, in theory it is not. Now comes the question of what is a syrup? Syrup is thinner in consistency with less sugar than syrup-based drinks such as cough syrups, chocolate sauce and pancake syrup. Then, what’s the difference between elderflower cordial and syrup? Elderflower cordial does not contain alcohol despite its name. If the recipe contains alcohol, it is known as Elderflower Liqueur known as St. Germain. Elderflower syrup and cordial are made with fresh lemon zest, lemon juice and elderflowers that are steeped in a simple syrup. Tools you may need Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Learn more Big stainless steel sauce pan. Sterilized swing top glass bottles Muslin Cheese Cloth How to make Elderflower Cordial Recipe? This recipe is quick and easy to make. Since, I have an abundance of these flowers growing in my back yard, I don’t need to forage them. Elderflower bushes are native to Europe and they grow wild. Although, I have a few bushes we do not pick all the berries or flowers for our own use. We leave a little of the berries for the birds. Since, the elderflower season is short, we have to pick them quickly about just the time they bloom. Otherwise, they turn to berries. On the other hand, with the berries you can make a jam mixed with apple, or make an immune boosting cold and flu syrup. The best time to pick the flowers is between late May to June. This also depends on the sub-climate in each zone of Europe.   Ingredients List 2 lemons washed and sliced or cut into chunks 15 bunches Elderflower Blossoms leaves and stems removed as much as possible 1 kilogram granulated sugar 1 liter water 20 grams citric acid Juice of 2 lemons, strained. I love adding lemon juice for that extra zing. Cooking Instructions Shake any bugs off the elderflower and set it aside. It is not necessary to wash so that the flowers will still retain the smell and flavor. In a deep heavy bottom pot, bring the sugar and water to a boil. Add the strained lemon juice to it. Remove some of the lemon peel with a vegetable peeler, avoid the pith and cut the rest into slices. Add the cut lemon and the elderflower (flower first, stems sticking up) to the sugar syrup and then cover. Let it sit for 24 hours. Line a strainer with cheese cloth and set it over a bowl. Pour the syrup through the strainer carefully. Store in sterilized glass bottles.   If you want to store them longer, do water bath canning for 20 minutes.   Serving Suggestions Dilute the cordial with still or fizzy water. Add ice cubes if desired. Add a dollop of the syrup to ice creams and fruit salads. Tips to make Elderflower Cordial Recipe Use only the flowers and not the twigs for the recipe. Because, the root and twigs are poisonous. Pick the flowers from zero traffic area in order to avoid the petrol fumes, moreover it would be better from your own garden or a friends garden. Make the cordial quickly as soon as you pick the flowers in order to retain the scent. Pick the flowers on a dry and sunny day so, the flowers are not wet with dew. Pick flowers that have just opened. In case, some of the tiny buds are still closed while picking, don’t worry. Since, these young flowers will have the most scent and will give more flavor to your cordial. Avoid branches with brown or dead flowers. Best time to pick the flowers is when its sunny, in case its not, air dry them shortly in your home before making the cordial. Spread them on a tray with a tea towel to absorb the moisture. Recipe Card Your feedback is valuable If you try this recipe and love it, I would love if you come back and gave it 5 stars! Thank you so much for visiting Vial Fair Living – we’re so happy you’re here! I would love it if you can share this recipe using the social media buttons you see next to the post.  Frequently Asked Questions How long can you store the Elderberry Cordial? If you want to store it longer than a few weeks, preserve the filled and sterilized jars with water bath canning. Can you freeze Elderberry cordial? Yes, you can. I usually freeze them in ice cube trays. On the other hand, you can also freeze them in plastic bottles or freezer safe bottles. Don’t fill to the brim, leave space before closing the caps on, in order to allow for expansion during freezing. Leave a ReplyPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Website / URLMessageCheckboxes Yes, add me to your mailing list. Submit Popular Recipes Subscribe Signup for

Red Currant Syrup Recipe

Red Currant Syrup recipe is easy to make and another way to use up your red currant harvest. The syrup or cordial as its known makes a tasty refreshing drink. Learn how to make this delicious syrup at home with a minimum of ingredients, effort and tools. It is that easy to make plus you get to enjoy your garden harvest even in winter.