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    Home » Recipes » Beverages and Cocktails

    Elderflower Simple Syrup

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    Updated: Sep 11, 2023 · by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
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    This Elderflower Simple Syrup has a sweet floral flavor. Add it to drinks, pancakes, and desserts. It also makes a great gift!

    Elderflower Simple Syrup in mason jar with spoonful on top.

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    This Elderflower Simple Syrup is a great addition to a cocktail, lemonade, pancakes, or desserts. It is made in minutes.

    It makes a great gift, especially for someone who likes to make their own cocktails.

    Other floral simple syrup recipes to try are my Rose Simple Syrup recipe and my Lavender Simple Syrup recipe.

    Some drinks to try are my Iced Lavender Dirty Chai Latte and Lavender Lemonade recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
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    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Simple Syrup Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It adds a sweet floral flavor to anything you add it to.
    • It is really versatile.
    • It is made in minutes.

    🧾 Ingredients

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    • Elderflowers: I used edible elderflowers that I bought online.
    • Sugar: I used granulated sugar. I have not tried it with brown sugar, so I cannot comment on the taste.
    • Water 

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Elderflowers, sugar, and water in a saucepan.

    Step 1: Add ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.

    Elderflowers being strained above simple syrup.

    Step 2: Strain the flowers from the simple syrup.

    🍽 Serving

    • Pancakes or waffles
    • Vegan French Toast
    • Coffee or tea
    • Lemonade
    • Cocktails
    • Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
    • Sorbet
    Elderflower Simple Syrup in mason jar with spoon.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is elderflower simple syrup made of?

    Elderflower simple syrup is made with dried edible elderflowers, sugar, and water.

    What is elderflower simple syrup used for?

    You can use elderflower simple syrup in cocktails, lemonade, sparkling wine, and desserts.

    Other Simple Syrup Recipes

    • Chocolate Simple Syrup in two mason jars.
      Chocolate Simple Syrup
    • Chai Simple Syrup
      Chai Simple Syrup
    • Vanilla Simple Syrup in two. mason jars.
      Vanilla Simple Syrup
    • Lavender Simple Syrup
      Lavender Simple Syrup

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    Elderflower Simple Syrup

    This Elderflower Simple Syrup has a sweet floral flavor. Add it to drinks, pancakes, and desserts. It also makes a great gift!
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 1 minute minute
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 16 minutes minutes
    Servings 24
    Calories 32kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 tablespoons dried edible elderflowers

    Instructions

    • In a saucepan, bring elderflowers, sugar, and water to a boil.
    • Reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 10-15 minutes.
    • Place a fine mesh strainer over a jar or bowl and strain the flowers from the simple syrup.

    Notes

    This simple syrup recipe will last for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.004mg

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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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