Elderflower and Pimm's cocktail

Name: Elderflower and Pimm's cocktail recipe
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 250g caster sugar; 1/4 cup (60ml) runny honey; Finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup (125ml) elderflower cordial; 3 cups (750ml) Pimm’s No.1 Cup; 3 cups (750ml) chilled soda water, to serve; Dried or fresh orange slices, to serve; Juice of 3 large lemons

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by Darren Robertson

Chef, author, tv presenter and co-owner of the Three Blue Ducks restaurants

Jun 01, 2021

This elderflower cocktail is really refreshing- light and citrusy- Darren Robertson.

250g caster sugar
1/4 cup (60ml) runny honey
Finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup (125ml) elderflower cordial
3 cups (750ml) Pimm’s No.1 Cup
3 cups (750ml) chilled soda water, to serve
Dried or fresh orange slices, to serve
Juice of 3 large lemons

Method

1.

Place 2 cups (500ml) water and sugar in a large saucepan over medium-high heat bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and add honey and lemon zest. Set aside to cool completely. Add lemon juice and elderflower cordial (makes 750ml). Store in a clean jar or bottle until ready to enjoy.
2.

To prepare the cocktail, place an ice cube in a glass and top with 1/4 cup (60ml) elderflower mixture, 1/4 cup (60ml) Pimm’s and 1⁄4 cup (60ml) soda water. Serve with a slice of dried orange.

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