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Lemon Elderflower Party Pitcher

Lemon, elderflower, cucumber, and bubbles for a roomful of glasses.

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The recipe

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Ingredients · 8 drinks

  • 2 cups chilled strong green tea
  • 1 cup elderflower cordial
  • ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 liter chilled sparkling water
  • Ice

Method

  1. 1Combine tea, elderflower cordial, lemon juice, and cucumber in a chilled pitcher.
  2. 2Refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
  3. 3Add ice and sparkling water just before pouring.

Occasions note

Green tea gives a party pitcher enough dry structure to stand up through a long afternoon.

Batch note

Make it for a crowd.

The tea, lemon, elderflower, and cucumber base can be made 6 hours ahead. Add sparkling water only at service.

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