Elderflower recipes

The plumpest, ripest strawberries make up this classic summer trifle with ginger jelly and a lemon drizzle cake base

Try mixing this tall elderflower cocktail for a summer's evening. Garnish with pretty elderflower blossom and lemon if you're entertaining

A lightly floral Prosecco-based cocktail with crushed fresh fruit and refreshing cordial

Lightly fried, golden and crunchy, drizzle these delicately battered elderflowers with orange blossom honey for a dessert with a difference

A simple, refreshing drink that's perfect for a summery gathering. For an extra-special twist, swap the sparkling water for champagne

These stunning choux pastry eclairs have a delicate floral filling and pretty pastel glaze - an extra special afternoon tea treat

A delicate Italian set cream dessert with a scattering of summer fruit, syrup and crunchy topping - a dinner party sensation!

A refreshing frozen dessert made from white wine and summer fruit. Ideal for entertaining as it can be made up to a month in advance

Add a shot of this fruity, fragrant infused vodka to a cocktail or serve simply with lemonade or tonic water

A British green salad with plenty of bite from crisp radishes, sugar snap peas, asparagus and Little Gem lettuce

Raise a toast with this zesty cocktail with a gin and sparkling prosecco base and lemon sorbet and elderflower cordial mixers

Cool off with this gin-based apple and elderflower cocktail with both fruity and floral notes. Make a batch of this easy summer drink for entertaining

This frozen Greek yogurt matches fresh and fragrant flavours- tart gooseberries and delicate floral notes

We’ve given Eton mess a twist by swapping the strawberries for another classic fruit – gorgeous gooseberries

This easy white sangria recipe makes for a refreshing twist on the traditional drink, and is flavoured with fragrant elderflower. Perfect for summer parties

A fruity and grown-up non-alcoholic punch perfect for the drivers at the picnic or party

Feed a crowd by serving a big bowl of fruity, creamy syllabub with biscuits and get everyone to dig in

Gooseberries are often underused but they make a really glamorous summer treat

Cool off this summer with a light, refreshing cocktail made with fresh seasonal ingredients

Capture the essence of summer in this simple elderflower loaf cake with a crunchy drizzle. This easy bake is great for sharing

Taste the essence of summer with berry & elderflower trifle

Make the most of vibrant pink rhubarb with a cake which combines its delicious tart flavours and sweet elderflower cordial - a stunning centrepiece!

A nutty sponge cake with jammy gooseberries in a shortcrust pastry case, flavoured with delicate elderflower cordial

A fabulously boozy jelly pud - the perfect dinner party dessert