
Elderflower Lemonade
CATEGORIES:
- Beverages & Cocktails
- Summer
- Golden Yellow Sugar
YIELDS
4-6 servings
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
10 minutes + steeping time
INGREDIENTS
For the Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup (50 g) dried elderflower petals
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 1 cup (218 g) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, firmly packed
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
To Serve:
- 6 cups (1500 ml) water
- 1 cup (250 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 recipe of simple syrup
- 4-6 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Simple Syrup:
Whisk together all ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar has dissolved; about 5-7 minutes.
Turn off heat, cover pot and let steep for 1 hour. Place in fridge and cool completely. Once cooled strain syrup.
To serve:
In a large jug whisk together water, lemon juice and simple syrup; refrigerate for 1 hour.
Serve over ice and garnish with a sprig of thyme and a lemon wedge.
CHEF'S TIPS
*Add frozen berries to the finished lemonade for a berry twist.