Elderflower Cordial Popsicle with Lemon and Mint
These simple elderflower cordial popsicles combine the health benefits of elderflower and unpasteurized honey. They are a simple, healthy snack that both adults and kids will love. Make a double batch of elderflower cordial and use it to flavour soda water, make into a syrup for pancakes or add to mixed drinks.
Servings: 12 popsicles
Calories: 35kcal
Ingredients
For The Cordial
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey unpasteurised
- 1/2 heaped cup elderflowers
- 1 organic lemon zested (then 1/2 juiced, and half thinly sliced)
For The Popsicles
- 1 organic lemon
- 12 mint leaves
- 2 cups water
Instructions
For The Cordial
- To prepare the elderflowers, rinse them in water and let them sit out to dry for 10 to 15 minutes to let any little bugs escape.
- Add the water and honey to a small saucepan, and heat until the honey is well incorporated. Don’t let it boil otherwise all the goodness from the honey will be killed off. I like to use a whisk to make sure it is well mixed.
- Remove from heat and once the honey and water mixture has cooled slightly, add the lemon zest, lemon slices from 1/2 the lemon, the juice from the remaining 1/2 lemon, and the elderflowers and stir to combine.
- Put a lid on the mixture and let sit out of the fridge for 12-24 hours; the longer you leave it the more intense the flavour.
- Once the mixture has infused, strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer and collect the liquid in a bowl. Now you have a cordial that can be used just like any other cordial.
- The remaining lemon slices and flowers can be saved to make into a tea later. I leave mine in a mason jar in the fridge and add it to a tea within the following week.
For The Popsicles
- To make the popsicles, slice ½ a lemon into 6 thin slices, save the other half for the next batch of popsicles. Evenly distribute the lemon slices and 6 mint leaves into the 6 popsicle moulds.
- Mix ½ of the cordial mixture (about 1/2 cup) and 2 cups of water into a bowl. Carefully add this mixture to the popsicle molds being sure to leave at least ¼” on the top of the molds for the stick handle to fit in. Let freeze for at least 4 hours.
- To remove the popsicles from the molds, run under warm water for about 5 seconds and they should easily slide out. Use the remaining cordial, ½ lemon sliced and mint leaves to make 6 more popsicles.
- You may think it is odd to add fresh lemon and mint slices to a popsicle, but I find that when it comes to eating them the mint crisps up nicely and the lemon slices offer a welcomed tangy bite.
Notes
Not elderflower season? Try this with any other edible flower:
- Violets taste delicious, try combining these with thyme,
- Roses are a beautiful spring and summer flower, try combining these with rosemary.