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This refreshing elderflower mocktail is made with elderflower syrup, so it’s quick, simple, and doesn’t take much effort! The perfect alcohol-free summer drink.

two glasses of elderflower mocktail with ice cubes and raspberries

Elderflower is definitely more popular in the U.K. than here in North America. Every year, my English blogging friends post Instagram photos where they’re picking elderflowers and making their own syrups.

My husband is originally from England, so he is very familiar with elderflowers, so I asked him to help me develop an easy elderflower mocktail recipe.

Sadly, I can’t say I have ever seen real elderflowers here in Canada, but I was able to buy some elderflower syrup. In IKEA of all places!

close-up of a glass of sparkling elderflower mocktail with ice cubes and raspberries

Elderflowers have pretty little white blossoms and taste subtly floral. It’s hard to describe how a flower tastes, so bear with me. 😛

If you’ve ever had lavender in food, I find that has a stronger flavor than elderflowers have. The floral notes mixed into a sweet syrup just tastes wonderful. Summer in a glass! Not like you’re drinking perfume.

If you’ve ever had Saint Germain liqueur, it’s based on the elderflower.

Here’s a good elderflower cordial/syrup recipe from one of my blogging buddies if you’re interested in making your own. I also found an elderflower syrup you can buy from Amazon, but I haven’t tried it myself.

Pro tip: This non-alcoholic elderflower drink is delicious as-is, but if you do want to turn this mocktail into a cocktail, all you need to do is add a shot (or two) of vodka.

two glasses of sparkling elderflower alcohol-free drink with ice and raspberries

Will you give this easy summer mocktail recipe a try?

Let me know in the comments below!

This simple sparkling elderflower mocktail is perfect for summer parties, girls' nights, teenagers, brunch, pregnancy, or any occasion where you want an alcohol-free drink. 
5 from 4 votes

Easy Elderflower Mocktail

This refreshing elderflower mocktail is made with elderflower syrup, so it's quick, simple, and doesn't take much effort!
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink

Ingredients 

  • 2 ounces elderflower syrup/cordial
  • Club soda
  • Ice
  • Summer fruit such as raspberries or strawberries

Instructions 

  • Fill a tall glass halfway with ice.
  • Add the cordial and fruit. 
  • Top the drink off with club soda and stir well with a bar spoon (the syrup is fairly heavy so be sure to stir thoroughly). 
  • Enjoy immediately. 

Notes

Add an ounce of vodka if you want this drink to be alcoholic. 

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Love flowers in food? You may also like my rose ice cream or my lavender lemonade popsicles.


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11 Comments

  1. Rosemary Johnson says:

    5 stars
    I live on Sunshine Coast QLD and can buy elderflower cordials in the supermarkets, not Aldi as yet. Love your ideas.

    1. Natasha says:

      Oooh lovely! I’d love to live there. 🙂

  2. Boyd Kobe says:

    5 stars
    Gorgeous looking mocktail! It sounds so delicious too. Can’t wait to try these, everyone will love them.

  3. Sarah Fennel says:

    Oh wow this looks so refreshing!!

    1. Natasha says:

      Thank you!!

  4. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says:

    5 stars
    I can’t believe you found the elderflower syrup at Ikea Natasha! They’ve got everything don’t they? Such a refreshing little summer mocktail.

    1. Natasha says:

      Right?! I was happy to see it. It was so random.

  5. Matt Robinson says:

    I definitely want to give this a try over summer!

    1. Natasha says:

      Hope you like it, Matt!

  6. Jennifer Farley says:

    5 stars
    Sounds incredibly refreshing and easy to make!

    1. Natasha says:

      Thanks, Jennifer! It definitely is. 🙂