Using Elderflower Cordial

[Saffy]

Someone has given me a lovely looking bottle of elderflower cordial. I have never used cordials really and would love some ideas for some fun/delicious things to make with it.

I thought about making a jelly with it, but I am not really sure what flavours would combine well with the elderflower.

Do any of you use cordials often, or make your own ?

[Bouland]

I think this particular cordial is best drunken straight. The flavor seems a bit too medicinal for use in cooking.

[Miss J]

Sorbet. It's really, really good.

[jordan]

Too strong to drink straight; Sorbet is a great idea. Try just a splash in some sparkling wine; makes for a nice aperitif. I also like it with sparkling water and fresh mint.

[cabrales]

Along the same lines, elderflower is a component in Bill Yosses' "Elderflower Champagne Soup with Blood Orange Sorbet", a pre-dessert on Citarella Restaurant's tasting menu.

http://www.citarella.com/Rest_Product.asp?...2&Department=17

[Bouland]

Too strong to drink straight.

That's a matter of opinion... In Germany, I've always been served this cordial straight in a small cordial glass.

[Saffy]

Interesting suggestions! Looks like I am going to need to be creative with this one, nothing like something a little unusual to get the creative juices flowing in the kitchen :)