The perfect spring cocktail with a spritz of elderflower and beautiful edible flowers to finish
Nutrition and extra info
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal243
- fat0g
- saturates0g
- carbs15g
- sugars15g
- fibre0g
- protein0g
- salt0g
Ingredients
- 2 thyme sprigs, leaves only
- 2 rosemary sprigs, leaves only
Rosemary
rose-mar-eeRosemary's intense, fragrant aroma has traditionally been paired with lamb, chicken and game…
- 8 edible flowers (such as pansies, rose petals and borage)
- 50ml rhubarb cordial, (we used Belvoir strawberry and rhubarb cordial)
Rhubarb
roo-barbBotanically, rhubarb is a vegetable (it's related to sorrel and dock) but its thick, fleshy…
- 150ml elderflower liqueur
- 150ml gin
Gin
jinnLike all safe alcoholic drinks, gin is based on ethanol, an intoxicating liquid chemical that…
- ice
- 330ml can sparkling water
Method
Pop the herbs and flowers into the wholes of a ice cube tray, fill with water and freeze for 2-3 hrs or until frozen solid.
Pour the elderflower cordial, elderflower liqueur, gin and a large handful of ice cubes into a large jug. Stir until the outside of the jug feels cold then strain into 4 tall glasses or champagne flutes. Top with the soda and add a few more ice cubes and the floral ones too. Serve immediately.
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