Elderflower Cordial Ice Lollies

Elderflower is beautifully fragrant and growing around many of our gardens and country lanes at this time of year. Homemade elderflower cordial is so much more delicious than anything you can buy and is the perfect drink to enjoy on warm, sunny afternoons. 

There are a huge number of elderflower bushes throughout Perthshire, just ready and waiting for foragers to gather their sweet, delicious harvest.  Please do be thoughtful of others though - simply take enough for your recipe and come back another day for more.  

As well as tasting delicous, elderflower is one of the oldest herbs cultivated by man, containing as it does, many powerful antioxidants. Over the years it has been used to treat asthma and allergies and it’s also said to combat hayfever.

What to do with Scottish elderflowers in season?

One of Mother Nature's most wonderful gifts, Elderflowers come into blossom in July and flower for the entire month. Considerate foragers will know that around 25 large elderflower heads will make 3 or 4 bottles of cordial – make sure you pick them on a dry day and don’t pick heads that have any trace of brown blossom on them. 

Once chilled, the cordial is delicious served over ice with sparkling water and sliced strawberries dropped in as a garnish; but if you prefer your drinks on the harder side, add a good slug of gin or vodka for a perfect summer cocktail.

The ice lollies are super tasty and will be a huge hit with the kids. If you want to add an adult twist on the ice lolly then why not freeze your alcoholic cocktail concoction? Perfect for a boozy BBQ!