For this year special edition of homemade elderberry flower (Sambucus nigra) soda, I used 3 liters of water, 12 big flowers, 300g of honey and 1 lemon, sliced. The bottles or the big jar must stay in a warm place, like in a sunny balcony, covered with a gauze. Every day, for about 3-5 days, the juice must be slightly stirred, until it becomes fizzy. For a refreshing drink, keep it in the fridge, with the cap very well sealed, as the fermentation process may continue. It lasts for 4-6 weeks.
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Oh I so miss my elder trees…I had lots and lots at the old house…a neighbour would make jam with the fruits…I didn’t know about the drink…now I am wondering where I could find seeds…
Thanks for sharing. Near my house there’s plenty of elder trees.
Never had fizzy drink made with elder berry before. Just regular non-fizzy lemonade. But it sounds delicious!
I have never had fizzy drink made of elder berry flowers, only the regular lemonade kind. But it does sound delicious!
Never even heard of this, really curious about the taste!
Thanks for sharing Raluca! I don’t like this kind of soda, but I love the flower details drawn!