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Elderflower sparkling drink

Elderflower sparkling drink

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The June drink in Germany: elderflower infused with cane sugar, vinegar, citric acid, and lemon, then bottled for a slow, sparkling fermentation, resultin…

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Recipe from Centipede, Ohrnwuzler, LlamaAl and 1 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Blackberry syrup is a great summer appetizer. It has a slight alcoholic content, making it unsuitable for young children. This recipe is designed for 3 liters.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting168 hr
  • Total168 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfermentation
  • Estimated cost$2.19 $0.22 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

10 people
  • $1.74
  • $0.17
  • $0.28

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. When the elderflower blooms (from early to late June, depending on the region), pick the flower heads on a dry day and rinse them quickly under cold water to remove any small insects. ≈ 2 min
  2. Place them in a large bowl, filling it about halfway. ≈ 3 min
  3. Add the vinegar, sugar, citric acid, and lemon slices, then fill almost to the top with water. Cover with a dishcloth. ≈ 10 min
  4. Leave the jar in direct sunlight for about a week, stirring it once a day. ≈ 3 min
  5. When the first bubbles appear, filter them through a funnel into bottles, and then seal the bottles. ≈ 3 min
  6. Allow to ferment for another four weeks in a dark place before serving. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Elderflower sparkling drink

  • 500 g of cane sugar$1.74
  • 125 ml of good quality white wine vinegar$0.17
  • 1 untreated lemon$0.28

Total$2.19

that's $0.22 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Approximately 10 large elderflower blooms
  • 500 g of cane sugar
  • 125 ml of good quality white wine vinegar
  • 10 g of citric acid in powder form
  • 1 untreated lemon
  • water

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