Elderflower Cocktails
Easy Elderflower Serving Ratio
For a simple everyday drink, a good starting point is:
1 part elderflower cordial to 4–6 parts water, sparkling water or mixer.
Adjust to taste depending on how concentrated the cordial is.
Elderflower Gin & Tonic
- 30 ml gin
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Tonic water
- Lime or cucumber
- Ice
Elderflower Gin Fizz
- 45 ml gin
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- 20 ml lemon juice
- Soda water
Shake the gin, cordial and lemon with ice, strain and top with soda.
Elderflower Collins
- 45 ml gin
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- 20 ml lemon juice
- Soda water
Elderflower Mojito
- 45 ml white rum
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Fresh mint
- Lime
- Soda water
Elderflower Margarita
- 45 ml tequila
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- 25 ml fresh lime juice
- Ice
Shake well and serve over ice.
Elderflower Martini
- 45 ml vodka or gin
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- 15 ml lemon juice
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled glass.
Elderflower French 75
- 30 ml gin
- 15 ml elderflower cordial
- 15 ml lemon juice
- Sparkling wine
Elderflower Prosecco Spritz
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- 100 ml Prosecco
- Splash of soda
- Mint
- Lime
Elderflower Champagne Cocktail
- 15–20 ml elderflower cordial
- Champagne or sparkling wine
- Lemon twist
Elderflower Aperol Spritz
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- 40 ml Aperol
- 90 ml Prosecco
- Splash of soda
Elderflower Vodka Soda
- 30 ml vodka
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Soda water
- Lime
Elderflower Moscow Mule
- 30 ml vodka
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Lime juice
- Ginger beer
Elderflower Rum Cooler
- 45 ml white rum
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Lime
- Soda water
Elderflower Whisky Highball
- 30 ml whisky
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Soda water
- Lemon
Elderflower Bourbon Smash
- 45 ml bourbon
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Lemon
- Mint
- Ice
Elderflower Rosé Spritz
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- 100 ml chilled rosé
- 50 ml soda water
- Strawberries
Elderflower Sauvignon Blanc Spritzer
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- 100 ml Sauvignon Blanc
- 75 ml soda water
- Lime
Elderflower Cider Spritz
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- 150 ml apple cider
- Apple slices
- Ice
Elderflower Pimms Cup
- 30 ml Pimm’s
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Lemonade
- Cucumber
- Strawberry
- Mint
Elderflower Berry Gin Smash
- 45 ml gin
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Raspberries
- Lemon juice
- Mint
Elderflower Passionfruit Martini
- 30 ml vodka
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Passionfruit pulp
- Lime juice
Elderflower Peach Bellini
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- 40 ml peach purée
- Prosecco
Elderflower Strawberry Daiquiri
- 45 ml white rum
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Strawberries
- Lime juice
- Ice
Blend until smooth.
Elderflower Grapefruit Gin Spritz
- 30 ml gin
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- Grapefruit juice
- Soda water
Elderflower Lemon Drop
- 40 ml vodka
- 20 ml elderflower cordial
- 25 ml lemon juice
Shake with ice and strain.
Elderflower White Sangria
- 750 ml bottle white wine
- 100 ml elderflower cordial
- Sliced apple
- Lemon
- Strawberries
- Peach
- Soda water
Chill before serving.
Elderflower Rosé Sangria
- 750 ml rosé
- 100 ml elderflower cordial
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Orange
- Soda water
Elderflower Summer Punch
- 100 ml elderflower cordial
- 500 ml sparkling wine
- 250 ml soda water
- Strawberries
- Cucumber
- Lemon
- Mint
Great for parties and summer gatherings.