Best 3 Elderberry Cordial Liqueur Recipes
Indulge in the delightful world of elderberries with our curated collection of recipes. From the classic Elderberry Cordial Liqueur, a timeless beverage bursting with fruity and floral notes, to the invigorating Elderflower Champagne Cocktail, perfect for any special occasion. Discover the versatility of elderberries in the tangy Elderberry Barbecue Sauce, adding a unique twist to your grilled favorites. Elevate your breakfast or brunch with our fluffy Elderberry Pancakes, bursting with sweet-tart elderberry flavor. And for a refreshing treat, try our thirst-quenching Elderberry Lemonade, a perfect blend of tart and sweet. Each recipe showcases the unique flavors of elderberries, offering a culinary journey like no other.
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EASY ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR
Go foraging for a homemade elderflower liqueur - choose creamy looking blossoms well away from pollution. Best drunk fresh, make this your summer tipple of choice
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Cocktails, Drink
Time 20m
Yield Makes 750ml
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Snip off the long green stalks of the elderflower, leaving enough to hold the flower heads together. Gently rinse the flower heads in water and check for bugs.
- Push the flowers into the emptied vodka bottle or a jar, tip in the sugar and leave for 1 hr.
- Add the lemon zest and juice and vodka to the bottle until it is completely full with no air space, keep any excess vodka to add back later. Seal and leave for 48 hrs. You can leave it for longer, but the flavour will change - it won't necessarily taste more elderflowery.
- Pour the vodka into a large bowl through a fine sieve (use muslin or a coffee filter, if you like). Add any remaining vodka, then pour into clean, sterilised bottles. Will keep for one month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar
ELDERBERRY SYRUP
Make a batch of Vitamin C-rich elderberry syrup to use as a cordial or dessert syrup. You could also try it as a wild cassis in cocktails
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Drink
Time 1h30m
Yield Makes about 1 litre
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pick the heads of plump elderberries on a sunny day and use a fork to strip the berries from their stalks. Wash the berries if you like, but this isn't necessary as they are going to be strained.
- Tip the berries into a saucepan and cover with about 1cm water. Add any extras like ginger or cloves, if you like. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer gently for 15-20 mins until the berries have softened into a liquid. Leave to cool slightly.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and measure how much liquid you have. For every 500ml of liquid, you'll need 400g of sugar. Tip the sugar and liquid back into the cleaned saucepan with the lemon juice. Bring up to a simmer and gently bubble for about 10 mins until all the sugar has dissolved. Leave the syrup to cool completely and bottle or freeze. Will keep for three months in the fridge or frozen for up to a year. It can be diluted with hot or cold water to drink, used in desserts or drizzled over ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
ELDERBERRY CORDIAL
An old-fashioned recipe from the Wisconsin Dutch section of the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Beverages
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 quarts, 96 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stem and wash berries.
- cover with water and cook until very soft; strain.
- Measure juice; for each quart, add 2 cups of sugar.
- Return to saucepan.
- Tie spices in bag and add to sugar/juice mixture.
- Cook until thick.
- Cool, remove spices and measure again.
- Add 1 pint liquor for each quart of syrup.
- Bottle and cork tightly.
- Let sit in cool dark place for at least three weeks.
- Improves with age.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.8, Fat 0.3, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 18.9, Protein 0.3
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe elderberries for the best flavor.
- Be sure to wash the elderberries thoroughly before using them.
- If you don't have a cheesecloth, you can use a fine-mesh strainer.
- Store the cordial in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
- Serve the cordial chilled, on its own or mixed with sparkling water or wine.
Conclusion:
Elderberry cordial is a delicious and versatile drink that can be enjoyed in many ways. It's a great way to use up fresh elderberries, and it makes a lovely gift. With its beautiful color and complex flavor, elderberry cordial is sure to impress your friends and family.
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