1 Amazing Strawberry Elderflower Fizz Recipe

If you are looking for a drink that tastes like sunshine and smells like a spring garden threw a party, then you absolutely have to make this Strawberry Elderflower Fizz. I’m Anna Kowalska, and here I share tried-and-true homemade recipes that you and your family will love. Everything I put on this site is made with heart and flavor, tested until it’s perfect, so you know it’s going to work.

I first started tinkering with floral drinks because I found so many store-bought sodas just tasted like fake sugar. I wanted something bright, something that felt special enough for a Saturday afternoon on the porch, but easy enough to whip up any Tuesday. This recipe uses a homemade simple syrup infused with real tea, which is where all the magic happens!

Trust me, once you master this flavor combination, the classic Strawberry Elderflower Fizz will become your go-to. It’s light, it’s perfectly balanced between sweet strawberry and fragrant elderflower, and it feels wonderfully sophisticated without needing any complicated techniques. Let’s get mixing!

Gathering What You Need for Strawberry Elderflower Fizz

Before we start boiling water for that amazing syrup, let’s gather everything up. Having all your ducks in a row makes the whole process fly by—seriously, this whole drink comes together in about 15 minutes if you’re prepped! We need two separate lists here because we make the syrup first, then assemble the actual fizzy drink around it.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a fancy cocktail shaker; a sturdy mason jar with a tight lid works in a pinch for shaking, too. Just make sure you have a small pot ready for the syrup!

Ingredients for Strawberry Elderflower Simple Syrup

• 2 cups water (for syrup)
• 2 cups granulated sugar (for syrup)
• 3 Clipper Tea Strawberry Elderflower tea bags

Components for Your Individual Strawberry Elderflower Fizz

• 1/3 cup fresh diced strawberries (plus garnish)
• 1/2 medium sized lime, thinly sliced (plus garnish)
• 7-8 mint leaves (plus garnish)
• 1–2 oz strawberry elderflower simple syrup (once made!)
• 4 oz brewed Clipper Strawberry Elderflower tea (cooled!)
• Seltzer or club soda to top off

Mastering the Strawberry Elderflower Simple Syrup

Okay, this syrup is the heart and soul of our Strawberry Elderflower Fizz. Don’t skip the steeping time; that’s where we pull all that beautiful floral flavor out of the tea bags. First, get your two cups of water boiling—a rolling boil, that’s important, so it gets hot enough to extract the flavor fast.

As soon as it’s boiling, pull that pot right off the heat. I mean *right* off. We don’t want to cook the delicate elderflower notes; we just want to infuse them. Drop in your three tea bags and set a timer for exactly five minutes. If you push it to six, you risk making it bitter, and we want bright, not bitter!

Once the timer goes off, fish those bags out immediately. Then, dump in your two cups of sugar. Stir it constantly until every last grain disappears. I usually switch to a wooden spoon here because I can feel the syrup thickening up. Once it’s clear, pour it into a glass jar and let it cool completely. This syrup is what makes your final drink taste truly homemade and vibrant!

Preparing to Build Your Strawberry Elderflower Fizz

Now that our gorgeous, fragrant syrup is cooling down, we need to get everything else ready so we can assemble the perfect Strawberry Elderflower Fizz in minutes! If you brew your tea base ahead of time and pop it in the fridge, this becomes a super quick afternoon treat. Remember, we need that tea nice and cold before we start shaking things up.

This next stage is all about getting those fresh flavors ready to be muddled. You want the brightest, juiciest fruit possible for the best taste when you finally take that first sip!

Prepping Fresh Fruit and Herbs

• Take about a third of a cup of fresh strawberries and dice them up small. These are going right into the shaker to get mashed up.
• Slice up half of a medium lime into thin little rounds. Don’t worry about removing the seeds; they’ll stay behind when we strain.
• Count out about seven or eight nice mint leaves. You want whole leaves here, not crushed ones yet, so you can handle them easily when muddling.

Step-by-Step Assembly of the Strawberry Elderflower Fizz

We’ve got the syrup, we’ve got the fresh stuff, and we have our cold tea base—it’s time to put it all together and make that beautiful Strawberry Elderflower Fizz! This is the fun part where everything comes together. You’ll need a sturdy cocktail shaker for this assembly. If you’re using a mason jar, make sure the lid seals super tight because we are going to shake this hard!

We start by gently urging all the fresh ingredients to give up their flavor, then we chill everything down with the liquid bases before adding the fizz right at the very end. Follow these steps exactly, and you’ll have a perfectly balanced, incredibly refreshing drink every single time.

Muddling for Maximum Flavor Release

Toss your diced strawberries, your thin lime slices, and those 7 or 8 mint leaves right into the bottom of your shaker tin. Now, grab your muddler—or honestly, the back end of a wooden spoon works just fine if you’re careful. You need to press down firmly on the fruit, twisting slightly as you go. We are trying to smash those strawberries until they look like jam and release all their juice. For the mint, though, be gentle! You want to press the leaves just enough to release those lovely aromatic oils, not shred them into tiny bitter pieces. A few firm presses will do the trick for the mint.

The Shake and Strain Technique

Once everything is muddled nicely, it’s time to add the cold components. First, measure in your 1 to 2 ounces of that homemade strawberry elderflower simple syrup—don’t be shy if you like it sweeter! Then, pour in 4 ounces of your chilled, brewed tea. Now, fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice. Secure that lid tightly! Shake vigorously for about 15 to 20 seconds. You want the outside of the shaker to get really frosty; that means you’ve chilled it perfectly.

Next, grab your serving glass and fill it to the brim with fresh ice. You don’t want the drink warm! Strain the entire contents of the shaker—liquid, ice, and all the muddled bits—into your glass. Finally, top it off with a good splash of seltzer or club soda for that signature fizz. Give it one quick, gentle swirl with a straw to mix the soda in, and garnish with a fresh strawberry slice and maybe a little mint sprig!

Tips for the Perfect Strawberry Elderflower Fizz

I’ve made this drink dozens of times, especially when hosting showers or big family BBQs, and I’ve learned a few little secrets that guarantee success. If you follow these simple checks, your Strawberry Elderflower Fizz will taste exactly like mine—bright, floral, and perfectly balanced every single time.

The best part about this recipe is how forgiving it is, but a couple of tweaks really elevate it from good to fantastic. Don’t be afraid to taste as you go; that’s how you learn to cook with your heart!

Adjusting Sweetness Levels

Before you strain all that beautiful muddled fruit out into your serving glass, grab a clean spoon and taste the mixture right in the shaker. This is your one shot to adjust the sugar level before you dilute it with the seltzer. If it tastes a little too tart from the lime or the fruit, toss in another half ounce of that homemade syrup. Remember, the seltzer on top will slightly mute the flavor, so make sure it tastes just a touch sweeter than you think you want it to be before you top it off.

Making the Strawberry Elderflower Tea Base Ahead

If you plan on making several of these Strawberry Elderflower Fizz drinks, efficiency is key! Brew your cup of tea (4 ounces needed per serving) well ahead of time. Once you remove the tea bag, let it cool on the counter for a few minutes, then pop it into the fridge. Using cold tea when you shake keeps the drink perfectly chilled without needing a ton of ice in the shaker itself, which can sometimes water down the flavor too fast.

Storing Leftover Strawberry Elderflower Fizz Syrup

The best part about making this syrup from scratch is that you’ll have extra! You absolutely must store any leftover strawberry elderflower simple syrup properly so you can whip up another Strawberry Elderflower Fizz later in the week. It keeps beautifully, which is a huge win for quick drinks!

Always use an airtight container. A clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid is my go-to choice. Keep the jar in the refrigerator—that’s essential for freshness.

Storage Location	Maximum Shelf Life
Refrigerator (Airtight)	Up to 2 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions About This Refreshing Drink

I get so many questions about substitutions because everyone wants to make this drink their own way! And yes, you can absolutely tweak this recipe. Here are the things folks ask me most often when they are planning on making their own batch of Strawberry Elderflower Fizz.

I always encourage experimentation, but I’ll tell you what works best based on my own kitchen tests!

Q1. Can I use different berries instead of strawberries?
You certainly can! Raspberries work wonderfully and add a nice tartness. If you substitute, I recommend muddling them slightly less aggressively than the strawberries to keep the tartness in check. Just remember to keep that elderflower syrup the star!

Q2. What kind of tea should I use if I can’t find the Clipper Strawberry Elderflower?
If you can’t find that specific blend, look for a plain, good quality elderflower tea and steep it with a few slices of fresh strawberry in the hot water instead of using the bags. That way, you still get that vibrant, floral base for your Strawberry Elderflower Fizz.

Q3. Can I make this recipe alcoholic?
Oh, you totally can jazz this up for an adult gathering! It pairs beautifully with a light, floral gin or even a crisp white rum. Just skip the seltzer and add about 1.5 oz of your chosen spirit when you shake the ingredients together.

Q4. How many servings does the simple syrup recipe make?
The syrup recipe yields about 2.5 cups of liquid syrup. If you use the recommended 1 oz per drink, you should get enough syrup for about 12 servings of the fizzy drink, assuming you don’t over-pour!

Sharing Your Homemade Strawberry Elderflower Fizz

I truly hope you loved mixing up this bright and breezy beverage! If you made the Strawberry Elderflower Fizz and it brightened up your day, please leave a quick star rating below. I love hearing which recipes you try!

If you have a favorite garnish or a substitution that worked perfectly for you, drop a comment below so we can all learn from each other!

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