Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh elderberries, washed and destemmed (only use the berries)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 liter unflavored sparkling water
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the elderberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Use a spoon to mash the elderberries against the sides of the saucepan. When the sugar is dissolved and liquid is dark red or purple, turn off the heat. Let sit for 10 minutes, then pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a heat-proof container. Discard the solids. Cover the syrup and refrigerate to cool.
- Fill drinking glasses with ice, add 1/4 cup syrup to each glass, and pour sparkling water over the top to fill each glass. Squeeze a lemon wedge into each glass and enjoy.