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Lemon Elderflower Party Pitcher
Lemon, elderflower, cucumber, and bubbles for a roomful of glasses.
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The recipe
Make the drink.
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
- 1Combine tea, elderflower cordial, lemon juice, and cucumber in a chilled pitcher.
- 2Refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
- 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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