Elderflower Gin – a recipe - Me & Orla (2024)

FAQs

What goes well with elderflower gin? ›

Use lime in place of lemon - Lime juice and a lime wedge instead of the lemon would be a great variation to this gin and elderflower tonic. Add some ginger. Ginger is another good flavor to pair with elderflower and gin. Try using ginger tonic water or add a couple of slices of fresh ginger as a garnish.

The terms elderflower syrup and elderflower cordial are used interchangeably: they both mean a concentrated elderflower extract. This extract can be used in drinks, liqueurs, creams, and any other number of food items as an additional flavor profile and sweetener.

Empress Elderflower Rose Gin marries nine vibrant botanical elements to create its one-of-a-kind flavour palate. In addition to juniper berries, you will taste the gentle sweetness of elderflower, a bright burst of orange and a touch of floral rose and lavender.

The lightly sweet nuances of elderflower blend well with many other natural fruit flavors and botanicals, including honey, pear, blackberry, strawberry, grapefruit, orange, lime, passionfruit, ginger, and even herbal flavors like rosemary, basil, and lemongrass.

Tonic water is the quintessential gin mixer and a staple in the world of co*cktails. Its bitter and effervescent taste perfectly complements the botanical flavors of gin. The combination of gin and tonic water creates the classic and timeless drink, the gin and tonic.

All gins contain juniper. Hendrick's unique taste comes from its use of roses and cucumbers along with 11 other botanicals, of course including juniper - but also coriander, orange, lemon, angelic, orris root, cubeb berries, caraway seeds, chamomile, elderflower, and yarrow berries.

Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice cubes, add Hendrick's, lemon juice, sugar syrup and bitters and shake well. 2. Strain into a gin glass filled with Super Cubes and top up with elderflower tonic.

Because it is very expensive to bring flowers to market. Cut flowers are a global business. They are grown on another continent, harvested by hand, and rapidly shipped long distances under refrigeration.

As a supplement, elderflower also has diuretic and laxative properties and is helpful in relieving occasional constipation. Elderflower has antibacterial and antiviral properties and may also help alleviate some allergies and boost the functioning of the immune system.

Why has my elderflower cordial gone fizzy? ›

The fizz in elderflower champagne is generated by active yeasts that will continue to work in the bottle for up to four months.

Secret Garden Distillery's best-selling gin in our new 70cl bespoke bottle. Our best-selling gin. Hand harvested Elderflower and Jasmine are distilled and blended with Juniper, Coriander, Angelica Root and Winter Savory to create a gin that is perfectly balanced.

A fresh, summery gin with delightful aromas of fragrant elderflower along with a bright and inviting berry note. A soft and elegant gin with a light sweetness and fruity, floral character. The finish is clean and dry with the lingering, classic character that Gordon's is famous for.

Combining gin and elderflower, this is an elevated twist on the classic gin and tonic. St‑Germain elderflower liqueur brings a dash of 'je ne sais quoi'.

Mixers for flavoured gins:

For berry-flavoured gins, like sloe gin, strawberry gin or raspberry gin, we recommend the zest of lemonade or ginger beer to juxtapose the sweet berry flavours.

Fruit. The sweetness of fruit helps to balance out the juniper and citrus notes in gin. Try pairing gin with berries, melons, or citrus fruits.