By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

Serves 4
10 min
Elderflower Soda
Recipe GLPRc0115ea2f6a2c7
A refreshing sparkling beverage made with elderflower syrup and chilled sparkling water. This simple yet elegant drink combines the delicate floral notes of elderflower with crisp carbonation, perfect for warm days or special occasions. Ready in minutes with just three ingredients.
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Ingredients
1 ounce elderflower syrup
4 cups sparkling water, chilled
ice cubes
Directions
Divide the elderflower syrup evenly among four glasses, using about 1 teaspoon (0.25 ounce) of syrup per glass.
Fill each glass with ice cubes, leaving room at the top for the sparkling water.
Pour 1 cup of chilled sparkling water into each glass, stirring gently to combine the syrup with the water.
Serve immediately while the drink is cold and the carbonation is at its peak.
Comments
Elderflower syrup is not a standard item at Charlotte grocers like Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart; you'll need a specialty import shop or online order, which adds friction to a weeknight thirst. The drink itself is refreshing and honest about its ten-minute assembly time, requiring no real cooking or technique. At roughly $3 to $5 per bottle for decent syrup and four servings, the per-serving cost is moderate but hinges entirely on finding that syrup. This works as a simple refresher for adults or older kids who like floral flavors, and leftovers keep in the fridge for days.
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