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Lemon Elderflower Party Pitcher

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

8 drinks15 minutesIce-filled wine glasses

01 · What you need

Ingredients

02 · Make it

Method

  1. 01

    Combine tea, elderflower cordial, lemon juice, and cucumber in a chilled pitcher.

  2. 02

    Refrigerate for up to 3 hours.

  3. 03

    Add ice and sparkling water just before pouring.

Happiest note

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

Make the bottle

A useful prep, already mapped.

Optional adult variation

Offer sparkling wine separately for a 1 oz individual pour.

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Technique

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Fits the occasion

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Make it for a crowd

More glasses, same good idea.

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

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