European · 5 min · Easy · 4 glasses
Elderflower and Lemon Cooler
Elderflower cordial cut with lemon, cucumber and mint over a lot of ice. Barely a recipe, and the most refreshing thing in the book.
~100 cal per serving — Calories are approximate, per serving — a guide only.
Method
- 1
Build the jug
Pour the elderflower cordial and the lemon juice into a large jug and stir. Add the cucumber ribbons and the mint, pressing the mint against the side of the jug once or twice to bruise it.
- 2
Chill briefly
⏱ 15 minLeave the jug in the fridge for 15 minutes so the cucumber and mint have time to release into the cordial. Any longer and the cucumber goes soft and slightly bitter.
- 3
Top with soda and serve
Fill the jug with ice, top with cold soda water and stir once from the bottom. Serve with a cucumber ribbon in each glass.
Notes
Cordials vary hugely in strength — start with less and taste after the soda goes in, because dilution changes everything. A peeler makes better cucumber ribbons than a knife. If you make your own elderflower cordial in June, this is what to do with it.