Apple, elderflower & gin cocktails
Cool off with this gin-based cocktail with both fruity and floral notes
Elderflower gin
Makes 500ml
Easy
Prep:
Plus 24 hours steeping. No cook
Add a touch of summer to a classic tipple with this delicious elderflower-infused gin. Great for a summer gathering, served with tonic water and lots of ice
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- 6-8 freshly picked elderflowerheads
- 1 strip lemon peel
- 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 500ml gin
Nutrition: Per 25ml
- kcal70
- fat0g
- saturates0g
- carbs1g
- sugars1g
- fibre0g
- protein0g
- salt0g
Method
step 1
Shake any obvious bugs off the elderflower heads then put them into a large jar or jug. Add the lemon peel, caster sugar and pour over the gin. Cover and leave to infuse for 24hrs.
step 2
Strain through coffee filter paper or 2 sheets of kitchen paper into a clean bottle. Keeps for up to 1 month. Serve with tonic water, lots of ice and a dash of sugar syrup if you like.
