Seems to be an emerging food trend - elderflower. I just saw a drink recipe in Blueprint magazine using it. I saw these lovely bottles of elderflower syrup at IKEA on my first trip to the new Portland store a few weeks ago. (I must saw I felt very smug at the cash register with my total only being $16.98 - I was VERY restrained).
I was drawn to the simple clean packaging and the shape of the bottle.
Yet another way to enjoy flowers...
Does anyone know what it tastes like? Is it a traditional Swedish drink?
Elderflower cordial is sweet, floral, slightly teeny weeny bit astringent (just enough to make it refreshing).
It't v. traditional in other parts of northern Europe, so I can only assume it is in Sweden too, although that bottle says elderBERRY rather than elderFLOWER. I'm assuming that's a translation thing? At Ikea prices, just buy a bottle and see what you think!
Posted by: Ali | August 28, 2007 at 12:02 AM
I made the same discovery couple of month ago at my local IKEA. I immediately loved the shape of the bottle and the sound of "Flädersaft". Had to say it loud a couple of times ;o)
Reading that it meant Elderflower brought back memories of my time Schotland. There we drank a lot of Elderflower cordial ... the most delicious drink I ever had!
But how did you manage to get to the cashier and only have to pay some $16? You must have a lot of willpower!
Posted by: Andrea | August 28, 2007 at 09:33 AM
It's traditional in England as well, and you mix it with bubbly water. A great alternative to champagne, it tastes a little citrus and it's really good! Give it a try.
Posted by: Hannah | August 28, 2007 at 10:21 AM
I had some years ago in London. It was subtle and lovely.
Posted by: Chelsea | August 28, 2007 at 10:38 AM
I'm loving just how beautiful the design of the bottles is
Posted by: SocialDesign | August 28, 2007 at 11:58 AM
only $16.98!?! you're the shopping champion:)
Posted by: laura | August 28, 2007 at 05:52 PM
This is an old drink in Slovenia too. So, don't limit it to northern Europe.
It has really summerly taste.
Posted by: oolong | August 29, 2007 at 05:42 AM
Flädersaft is made by flowers. It taste like mild ice tea. Here in Sweden we also make vine from flowers. A traditional Swedish drink is also strawberry lemon, blueberry lemon and vodka. :)
Posted by: Helena at Room Service | August 29, 2007 at 06:24 AM
Nice post Pam. Thanks too for the flowers, Kate loved them
Best~Robyn
Posted by: robyn | August 29, 2007 at 09:16 AM
I love this style of packaging...clean, simple:-)
Posted by: Arch | August 31, 2007 at 12:14 AM
If you like lychee or lichi,you will love Flädersaft - or hyldeblomstsaft, as we call it in Denmark. My grandmother used to make it - delicious!
Posted by: Maj | September 09, 2007 at 07:49 AM