Apple & elderflower gin cocktail
Cool off with this gin-based apple and elderflower cocktail with both fruity and floral notes. Make a batch of this easy summer drink for entertaining
Elderflower gin
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Plus 24 hours steeping. No cook
- Easy
- Makes 500ml
Skip to ingredients
- elderflowerheads
- 125ml elderflower cordial
- lemon peel(optional)
- 1tbsp golden caster sugar
- 500ml gin
Nutrition: Per 25ml
- kcal54
- fat0g
- saturates0g
- carbs1g
- sugars1g
- fibre0g
- protein0g
- salt0g
Method
step 1
Shake any obvious bugs off the elderflower heads then put them into a large jar or jug. Add the elderflower cordial, lemon peel, caster sugar and pour over the gin. Cover and leave to infuse for 24hrs.
step 2
Strain through coffee filter paper or 2 sheets of kitchen paper into a clean bottle. Keeps for up to 1 month. Serve with tonic water, lots of ice and a dash of sugar syrup if you like.
