Sparkling Lilac Lemonade
Enjoy the short lilac season by turning its flowers into a cocktail, with a sweet and subtle lilac-infused syrup. Add blackberries for some colour, a drop of gin for a…
Instructions
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In a small pot, bring the water and sugar to a boil, stirring just until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the lilac blossoms and blackberries. Let cool. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 1 hour.
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Place a sieve over a bowl. Strain the syrup through the sieve, pressing with the back of ladle to extract as much liquid as possible. Compost the flowers and blackberries. The syrup will keep for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator (see note).
Enjoy the short lilac season by turning its flowers into a cocktail, with a sweet and subtle lilac-infused syrup. Add blackberries for some colour, a drop of gin for a floral touch and lemon juice to turn it into lemonade. This beverage announces that the warm season is here to stay!
