Elderberry and Blueberry Mocktail
Total Time: 01h 20m
Hands-on Time: 00h 25m
Makes: 8 servings
Create luscious, alcohol-free wellness "cocktails" using a syrup made with Frontier Co-op® Whole Elderberries and fresh blueberries. Prominently fruity, but not too sweet. With a mild floral note and a tart kick of lime.
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Ingredients
- Elderberry Syrup:
- 1 cup Frontier Co-op® Whole Elderberries
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup honey or agave syrup
- Frontier Co-op® Cinnamon, Ginger, or Cloves, optional
- Mocktail:
- 1/2 cup elderberry syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 36 fluid ounces sparkling lime soda
- 1/4 cup fresh spearmint leaves, mashed
- 8 ounces blueberries
Directions
- In a saucepan with a lid, place elderberries and water. If desired, stir in 3 tablespoons of any combination of powdered ginger, cinnamon or cloves.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, partially covered. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes until liquid is reduced by half.
- Remove from heat, let cool and pour through strainer into a heat-proof bowl. Discard berries.
- Stir in honey or agave syrup.
- Pour into a jar with a lid. May be stored in refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- In a glass bowl, combine ½ cup elderberry syrup, lime juice, spearmint and blueberries. Lightly mash together with a muddler so that some blueberries break and release their juices.
- In a pitcher, combine berry mixture and lime soda, stirring to mix thoroughly.
- Pour over ice and add lime slices and mint leaves for garnish. Serve.
