
What is it?
The term “cordial” means different things in different countries, which can lead to some confusion. In the United States a cordial is synonymous with a liqueur, a strong alcoholic beverage usually enjoyed as a digestif. In England it refers to a light nonalcoholic syrup. The latter describes elderflower cordial.
Made by infusing sugar syrup with elderflowers and lemon juice, it’s refreshing mixed with still or carbonated water and served on ice, or added to a white wine spritzer or Champagne. Its delicate flavor also enhances fruit salads and adds floral nuance to custards.
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Recipe
Blackberry-Elderflower Tart
Elderflower liqueur adds a haunting floral-pear fragrance to the light pastry cream filling, contrasting the deeply flavored fresh blackberries. For best results, chill the filled tart before topping it with…
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Recipe
White Wine & Elderflower Gløgg
Throughout December, Scandinavians meet outside to drink the hot spiced wine punch known as gløgg (pronounced "gleug") and sing carols—it’s like a cocktail party in the snow. Red wine is…
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Let me know how it tasts. Was thinking of this recipe for Spring.
Where on God's green earth does a chap who resides in Southern Maryland, get his hands on edelweiss?