Cook/Sip: Non-Alcoholic Elderflower & Wild Blueberry Refresher

Yesterday I shared a bit about our elderflower harvest and cordial making earlier in the year, and why it can heal a weary soul. Today I’m sharing a way to enjoy it on one of the hottest days we’ve had so far this summer. This drink is non-alcoholic but would be great with a splash of gin as well. Our root cellar is usually stocked with various syrups and cordials — elderflower, wild blueberry, red currant, even nettle, and dandelion syrup — and they make the best summer drinks and we very rarely buy drinks or juice from the store as a result.

A squeeze of lemon, a few tablespoons of syrup (depending on your sweetness preference), sparkling water to top, lots of ice and a few frozen raspberries and you’ll be feeling pretty fancy.

Elderflower & Wild Blueberry Refresher

You’ll need

Elderflower cordial (recipe we use)
Wild blueberry cordial (here’s one that looks good)
Juice of half a lemon + some slices
Sparkling water
Ice
Frozen raspberries or blueberries
Sprig of mint if you’d like for vibes
A pretty glass

Add 1 tablespoon each of elderflower and wild blueberry cordial to your glass along with the juice of half a lemon. Add ice, frozen raspberries, and some lemon slices. Top with sparkling water and a sprig of mint. Sip. Adjust as you like.