Elderflower Syrup Recipe

Summer is here and the elderflower season is in full swing! Take this opportunity to create your own elderflower syrup.

Elderflower syrup is a sensible summer treat that brings this season to life. It's the perfect opportunity to pick the beautifully blooming flowers and make a delicious syrup from them. The elderflower season is from May to June and only in a very short period of time do they fully bloom. It is therefore important to harvest and process the blossoms quickly. It's best to find a place far away from major roads, because only then are the elderflowers clean and fresh. With this simple recipe you can make a tasty syrup in no time and enjoy the aroma and flavour of the elderflowers at the same time.

The good thing about this recipe is that it is a flexible recipe that you can adapt to your preferences. For example, you can add fresh lemon slices or ginger and enjoy the syrup in the cold season. Elderberry has a healing effect and is very valuable during the flu season! If you combine it with ginger and lemon, you have a really healthy syrup that helps you to recover quickly. But now back to the nice warm summer time!

Whether you want to use the syrup as a base for cocktails or simply need a thirst-quenching drink during the hot days - this recipe is suitable for every occasion.


If you want to pick elderflowers, there are a few things to keep in mind. Elderflower cones should be picked fresh - preferably after several days of sunshine and preferably before midday. Make sure the flowers are picked in a clean area as they are prone to dirt. The best place to do this is to find a nice walking path that is beautifully situated in nature. Also make sure that the flowers are fully bloomed, otherwise they will not develop their full flavour profile. Shake the flowers lightly on the spot to shake off possible insects, but not too hard so that the precious pollen sticks. Also, do not wash the elderflowers.

What are you waiting for? Grab a basket and a pair of scissors and go in search of elderflowers! Then all you need is water, citric acid and sugar and you can make your own delicious elderflower syrup! You're guaranteed to love it!