Elderflower Mocktini

Course Drinks

Ingredients

Elderflower Simple Syrup - Yields

½ - 1 cup sugar See Notes for rational to changing simple syrup ratios
½ cup water
½ to 2 tsp butterfly pea flowers adjust until desired colour achieved
16 Drops Hedessent Elderflower Flavour Drops

Elderflower Mocktini

0.5-2 oz Elderflower Syrup adjust to preferred sweetness
1-2 oz lemon juice adjust to preferred tartness (if making a cocktail reduce to 0.5oz)
¼ - ½ cup Club Soda
Ice

Instructions

Elderflower Simple Syrup - Yield approx. 4-16 drinks depending on usage

Heat ½ cup water in a small saucepan.
Add the butterfly pea flowers and let them steep for 5-10 minutes, or until the color is vibrant.
Strain out the flowers and return the infused water to the pan.
Stir in ½ to 1 cup of sugar, depending on the concentration you prefer—standard simple syrup (1:1) or rich syrup (2:1). Once the sugar has completely dissolved, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. a (If the water has cooled too much, reheat gently.)
Add in the elderflower flavour drops and stir well.
Transfer the syrup to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

Elderflower Mocktini - 1 Serving

In a shaker, add ice, syrup, and lemon juice.
Shake well.
Strain into a chilled glass.
Top off with Club Soda.

Notes

Pro Tip: Usually homemade Simple syrups call for a 1:1 sugar-to-water ratio, but using more sugar creates a richer syrup. This thicker, more concentrated syrup not only intensifies the flavour but also has a longer shelf life. Typically, a 1:1 simple syrup lasts around 1 month when refrigerated, while a 2:1 rich syrup can last 3-6 months when stored properly.

Simple Syrup

If you use 0.5 oz per drink, you’ll get about 16 servings.
If you use 2 oz per drink, you’ll get about 4 servings.

If you’re mixing it up and using somewhere in between, like 1 oz per drink, you’ll get approximately 8 servings.