Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsCafé CapriccioElderflower Recipe

Elderflower Recipe

Inspired by Café Capriccio
Time30m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Elderflower Syrup

Elderflower Cocktail

Method

Making Elderflower Syrup

  1. 1

    Combine Water and Sugar

    In a large saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add Elderflower and Lemon

    Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat. Add the elderflower blossoms, lemon juice, and citric acid. Stir gently to combine.

  3. 3

    Steep and Strain

    Let the mixture steep for 24 hours in the refrigerator. After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the blossoms.

  4. 4

    Store Syrup

    Transfer the syrup to a clean glass bottle and store it in the refrigerator. It should keep for about 2-3 weeks.

Making Elderflower Cocktail

  1. 5

    Prepare Cocktail Shaker

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Pour in the elderflower syrup, gin, and fresh lime juice.

  2. 6

    Shake Cocktail

    Shake well for about 15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.

  3. 7

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice cubes.

  4. 8

    Finish and Garnish

    Top with tonic water and garnish with a lime wedge.

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