Elderflower, lemon & vanilla cordial

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
3%
Elderflower, lemon & vanilla cordial
50 min.
1
3969kcal

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Indulge in the delightful essence of summer with our Elderflower, Lemon & Vanilla Cordial! This refreshing drink is a perfect blend of fragrant elderflowers, zesty lemons, and aromatic vanilla, creating a vibrant syrup that captures the essence of nature. With a mere 50 minutes of your time, you can craft this elegant cordial that is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a wide array of dietary needs.

Picture yourself on a warm afternoon, sipping a chilled glass of this luscious nectar, a homemade treat that evokes the spirit of sunlit gardens and carefree gatherings. Our recipe highlights the sweet floral notes of elderflower combined with the citrusy brightness of lemon and the warm undertones of vanilla, resulting in a drink that's bursting with flavor.

Not only is this cordial a fantastic centerpiece for summer soirées, but it also makes for an exceptional refreshing drink on its own or as a delightful mixer in cocktails. The versatility of this cordial is truly remarkable: simply mix one part of the syrup with five parts iced water for a revitalizing beverage that quenches your thirst like no other.

Whether you’re hosting a garden party or simply treating yourself, our Elderflower, Lemon & Vanilla Cordial will surely impress. Let's dive into this aromatic culinary adventure and bring a taste of nature's bounty to your home!

Ingredients

  • kg sugar 
  •  optional: lemon organic halved plus a strip of peel
  •  vanilla pod 
  • tbsp citric acid 
  • 40  frangelico fresh rinsed
  • 40  frangelico fresh rinsed

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Fill a large pan with 2 litres water.
  2. Add the sugar, lemons, vanilla pod and powder, and bring slowly to the boil. Boil rapidly until the mixture has reduced by half, then remove from the heat.
  3. Add the elderflowers to the pan and stir gently. Leave to cool completely, then pass through a sieve lined with muslin into another clean pan.
  4. Whisk in the vanilla seeds and store the cordial in sterilised bottles with a strip of peel and the vanilla pod added (see tips below). To make a refreshing drink, use 1 part cordial to 5 parts iced water.

Nutrition Facts

Calories3969kcal
Protein0.23%
Fat1%
Carbs98.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
95.59
Glycemic Load
701.7
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
9.7430435393168%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
46.14mg
Hesperetin
60.26mg
Naringenin
1.19mg
Luteolin
4.1mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
1.08mg
Quercetin
2.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:3969.39kcal
198.47%
Fat:4.6g
7.07%
Saturated Fat:0.08g
0.53%
Carbohydrates:1017.38g
339.13%
Net Carbohydrates:1011.33g
367.76%
Sugar:1003.4g
1114.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:14.32mg
0.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.38g
4.75%
Vitamin C:114.48mg
138.76%
Fiber:6.05g
24.19%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.72%
Iron:1.8mg
9.98%
Selenium:6.86µg
9.81%
Potassium:318.08mg
9.09%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.64%
Copper:0.15mg
7.5%
Calcium:66.16mg
6.62%
Folate:23.76µg
5.94%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.76%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.24%
Magnesium:17.28mg
4.32%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.1%
Phosphorus:34.56mg
3.46%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.16%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.53%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.08%