Elderflower Vinaigrette
Whisk together:
- 1 tablespoon elderflower cordial
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Lovely with leafy summer salads.
Elderflower Cucumber Salad
Combine sliced cucumber, elderflower cordial, lemon juice, fresh mint and a little vinegar.
Elderflower Strawberry Sauce
Cook strawberries gently until soft, then add elderflower cordial.
Serve with cheesecake, pavlova or ice cream.
Elderflower Berry Coulis
Blend berries with elderflower cordial and lemon juice until smooth.
Elderflower Whipped Cream
Whip cream and add a small splash of elderflower cordial towards the end.
Perfect with pavlova, cake and fresh berries.
Elderflower Buttercream
Add elderflower cordial a teaspoon at a time to vanilla or lemon buttercream.
Elderflower Glaze
Mix icing sugar with elderflower cordial instead of water or milk.
Drizzle over cakes, muffins, scones or biscuits.
Elderflower Fruit Ice Cubes
Freeze diluted elderflower cordial with berries, mint or edible flowers in ice-cube trays.
Add them to water, lemonade, sparkling wine or cocktails.