An Elderberry Spritzer has a quiet kind of charm, especially on a hot day. It’s the sort of charm that doesn’t demand attention, but earns it with its deep color and refreshing sip. The taste is a delicate balance of tartness and gentle sweetness while the brightness from the bubbles creates a lightness that lifts the darker berry notes rather than making them heavy. It feels both indulgent and clean, like a drink that belongs at a sunlit brunch or a slow evening unwind.
A Local DIY Syrup to Make This Elderberry Spritzer
For centuries, the dark purple berries from elderberry plants have acted as a home remedy. Like other dark blue or purple fruits and vegetables, they contain anthocyanins which are thought to combat inflammation and boost your immune system. Megan’s Pantry makes a handy DIY elderberry syrup kit so you can make your own superpower syrup. Take it neat or better yet, pour some into a glass of chilled sparking water or wine to make our Elderberry Spritzer, sip, and feel satisfied.
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Elderberry Spritzer
- Yield: 12 oz of Syrup 1x
Description
Put Megan’s elderberry syrup kit to good use.
Ingredients
- Elderberry syrup
- Sparkling water or wine
For the elderberry syrup:
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 Elderberry Syrup kit
- ½ cup local raw honey
Instructions
- Add the contents of the elderberry syrup kit to 2 cups of cold filtered water and bring to a boil.
- Lower to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- Strain the juice through cheesecloth and let cool to room temperature.
- Mix in raw honey and store in the refrigerator.
- Add a few tablespoons of syrup to a tall glass full of ice. Top with sparkling water or prosecco for a refreshing drink.
Recipe by Julia Platt Leonard
Photography by Dave Bryce
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