JOHN’S ElderflowerIdeas & uses

Fragrant, floral elderflower, fresh and delicately sweet – summery and unmistakable.

Pairs with
  • Prosecco
  • Mint
  • Lime
  • Gin
  • Strawberry
  • Cucumber

Cocktails & long drinks

  • Hugo

    20 ml syrup, fresh mint and lime in a wine glass, topped with prosecco and soda – South Tyrol’s summer classic.

  • Elderflower Gin & Tonic

    40 ml gin and 10–15 ml syrup over plenty of ice, topped with tonic and served with cucumber slices or lime zest.

Alcohol-free

  • Alcohol-free Hugo

    40 ml syrup with mint and lime, topped with ginger ale and sparkling water – just as lively as the original.

  • Elderflower Spritzer

    The countryside classic: 30–40 ml syrup in a tall glass of cold sparkling water, with a slice of lemon.

Coffee & tea

  • Elderflower Iced Tea

    Cold green tea with 40 ml syrup, lime juice, fresh mint and crushed ice – the recipe is below.

  • Elderflower Espresso Tonic

    20 ml syrup and tonic over ice, then slowly pour fresh espresso on top – floral, bitter and beautifully layered.

Kitchen & pâtisserie

  • Lemon-elderflower cake

    Soak a still-warm lemon cake with syrup and finish with elderflower icing – moist, floral and festive.

  • Strawberries & panna cotta

    Marinate fresh strawberries with a splash of syrup, or use it to flavour panna cotta, yoghurt and cream.

DosageHugo 20 ml · Spritzer 30–40 ml per glass · Iced tea 40 ml · Desserts to taste

JOHN’SElderflowerRecipes

JOHN’S Elderberry Iced Tea

JOHN’SElderberry Iced Tea