Crisp and Floral: Easy Elderflower Gin and Tonic Mocktail Recipe
A delicious gin and tonic with elderflower mocktail recipe for a refreshing and delicate drink perfect as an aperitif or party drink.
You will love this non-alcoholic gin and tonic with elderflower cocktail if you want a refreshing, delicate mocktail for a summer party.
Elderflower has a mild, pleasant taste, making it perfect for opening a meal as a refreshing amuse-bouche aperitif. In addition, the pretty plant it comes from has delightful flowers: they make a wonderful decoration for your drink and immediately add a touch of sophistication to your party spread.
Elderflower cordial is a popular aperitif on its own; however, it tastes even better when mixed with gin or, in the case of this mocktail, non-alcoholic gin equivalents.
Today, I’m sharing my gin and tonic with elderflower mocktail recipe. Happy sipping!
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What is Elderflower Cordial?
Elderflower cordial is a soft drink made with elderflower, water, and sugar.
It is a mild-tasting, sweet drink made from the elderflower tree, which is commonly found in Northern Europe and parts of North America.
It’s latin name is sambucus: this is the same plant that give you the popular Italian drink sambuca, however, sambuca is made with elderflower berries while elderflower cordial is made with the flowers of the same plant.
Elderflowers are small, white, delicate, and pretty. If you make your own elderflower cordial, it is worth picking a few extra flowers for their aesthetic value. They are a lovely decoration for a drink or your table!
Elderflower trees blossom between May and mid-June in the north of Europe and are best picked when they are freshly opened.
Since their season is rather short, we make this recipe with ready-made elderflower cordial. You can also use dried elderflowers for decoration.
What You Need to Make This Gin and Tonic with Elderflower Mocktail
To make this non alcoholic gin and tonic with elderflower mocktail, you will need:
- Your favorite brand of non alcoholic gin (I suggest a few to try over here)
- Chilled tonic water
- Ready-made elderflower cordial
- A pitcher or individual glasses
- A stirrer
- Fresh lime
Gin and Tonic with Elderflower Mocktail
This is an easy to make, delicious recipe for a gin and tonic inspired mocktail with elderflowers! The delicate taste of the elderflower syrup pairs wonderfully with the botanicals of gin and create a delightful and refreshing alcohol free aperitif perfect for parties or a relaxing break.
- Total Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients
1 part non-alcoholic gin
1 part elderflower cordial
2 parts tonic water (chilled)
1 slice of lemon
Instructions
- Pour one part non-alcoholic gin and one part elderflower cordial into a glass or cocktail pitcher.
- Stir, then top up with chilled tonic water.
- Add a thin slice of lemon, fresh elderflower as decoration, and serve cold.
Notes
- You can serve this gin tonic with elderflower mocktail in individual glasses, like a G&T, or you can prepare a pitcher and let people serve themselves.
- If you serve it in a pitcher, make sure you use chilled tonic water and do keep an eye that it doesn’t get too warm if left outside for long.
- This mocktail tastes best if served cold.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
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