Our favourite elderflower recipes

If you're planning to pick elderflowers for elderflower cordial then elderflower season is fairly brief. According to the Woodland Trust, elderflower, recognisable by blooms of small, creamy white flowers in clusters, lasts from mid May to mid June.

Despite blooming at the end of spring, the light, sweet, floral taste of elderflower is a summery mainstay and the perfect flavour for cocktails and desserts.

Luckily, you don't have to go foraging as elderflower cordials and liqueurs, such as St Germain, are easily available all year round.

Elderflower cordial transforms any cocktail into a summer sensation. Just three ingredients, gin, elderflower cordial and pureed cucumber, are needed for our elderflower cooler. It's incredibly refreshing and a seasonal change from a gin and tonic.

Of course, for G&T fans, our elderflower gin and tonic adds elderflower cordial to the mix. And if you really want to forage, you can make your own elderflower cordial when flowers are in season. It's much easier than you might imagine.

Jellies and ice creams are given a lift with the addition of elderflower. A no-churn ice cream is a great time saver and our elderflower no-churn ice cream uses St Germain and has raspberry coulis swirled through for extra sweetness.

For a summer show-stopper, you can't beat our lemon and elderflower celebration cake. It would be perfect for a small wedding and was in fact inspired by the wedding cake the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had. It's a four-layer lemon sponge, soaked in elderflower cordial and Prosecco, and iced with an elderflower-scented buttercream.

Our elderflower and fruit jelly is a refreshing low-fat dessert recipe - perfect for a summer dinner party

Recipe: Elderflower and fruit jelly

This refreshing summer cocktail uses elderflower cordial and is sure to become a seasonal favourite

Recipe: Gin, Elderflower and Cucumber Cooler

Soak your favourite berries in elderflower cordial to achieve a floral summer flavour.

Recipe: Elderflower-poached berries

These elderflower and raspberry jellies can be kept for up to a month - a perfect dinner party solution that can be planned ahead!

Recipe: Elderflower and raspberry jellies

A refreshing and sophisticated tipple to toast an evening with party guests - this summery cocktail is made with elderflower liquer and sparkling wine.

Recipe: Apple and Elderflower Fizz

This delicious elderflower ice cream recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare before freezing.

Recipe: No-churn Elderflower Ice Cream

If you are learning how to make jam, this gooseberry and elderflower recipe is a great place to start.

Recipe: Gooseberry and elderflower jam

Not only beautiful to look at, this fresh and fruity elderflower jelly is also fat-free and light on sugar.

Recipe: Raspberry and Elderflower Jelly

This four-layer lemon sponge is soaked in elderflower cordial and Prosecco, and iced with an elderflower-scented foolproof Swiss meringue buttercream.

Recipe: Lemon and Elderflower celebration cake

Add a dash of elderflower cordial to rustle up a really special G&T, which looks beautiful served with floral ice cubes. If you can’t find edible flowers for the ice cubes, small mint leaves would look pretty, too

Recipe: Elderflower gin and tonic

Finish your meal off beautifully with this boozy treat - our triple-tested Elderflower and gin granita.

Recipe: Elderflower and gin granita

The egg white in this elderflower sorbet recipe helps create a smoother, less icy sorbet. Make sure to use a British Lion stamped egg.

Recipe: Cucumber, Elderflower and Mint Sorbet

Here's how to make delicious elderflower cordial, and just in time for your summer parties!

Recipe: Elderflower cordial