- Too sour.
- Be careful with the lemon juice quantity; adjust based on the sweetness of your elderflower syrup. Taste as you go!
Warm Elderflower & Orange Punch
Elderflower's distinctive, muscat-like aroma works beautifully when warmed, but it is heat-sensitive. In this recipe, citrus acidity balances the sweetness of the elderflower syrup. A light, 'white' punch alternative to heavier red wine or tea-based winter drinks.
Ingredients
1 1/4
cups
Orange Juice
3
tbsp
Lemon Juice
3/4
cup
Water
3
tbsp
Elderflower Syrup
1
tbsp
Honey
1
whole
Cinnamon Stick
5
whole
Cloves
2
slices
Orange
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Equipment Needed
- Saucepan
- Strainer
Instructions
1
✓
Heat the liquids (except elderflower) together with the spices.
Tip: Elderflower aroma is heat-sensitive, so add it at the end.
2
✓
Simmer gently for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
Tip: The goal is to let the flavors meld.
3
✓
Stir in the elderflower syrup and honey.
Tip: Taste! You can correct with more water or honey at this stage.
4
✓
Strain into glasses.
Tip: Remove spices so they don't overpower the drink over time.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups Orange Juice
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3/4 cup Water
- 3 tbsp Elderflower Syrup
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 whole Cinnamon Stick
- 5 whole Cloves
- 2 slices Orange