This Elderflower and Vodka Cocktail Slush is an elegant treat at the end of a long, hot day. It’s such a refreshing tipple, and comes with a heartfelt tribute too.
I recently learned about the devastating loss of fellow food blogger Isabella, from the blog Coriander Queen. Izzie was just 29 when she lost her battle with cancer and my heart breaks for her family and friends.
This Elderflower & Vodka Cocktail Slush is inspired by a recipe she published back in 2014, and is a tribute to her and her passion for life.
Her family friendly Mint and Elderflower Slushie recipe jumped out at me as a real summery treat, and I thought it would make an elegant and refreshing cocktail to share with you in her honour.
I pimped it with a shot of vodka and sipped it slowly as the sun set whilst sending her my love.
For once I have no other words, so instead I leave you all with this delicious cocktail recipe. I hope that every time you make it, you too will raise a glass to friends that were taken too soon.
Jane x
- 8 ice cubes
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 shot vodka
- elderflower cordial
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar
Place the ice, lime, vodka and a splash of elderflower cordial into a blender.
Pulse until the ice is just crushed and 'slushiefied'.
Taste and add the sugar and more elderflower cordial or lime juice as required.
Blend for a few seconds to combine, then gently scoop into a highball glass and garnish with a sprig of mint.
choclette says
Lovely tribute Janie. I raise a glass as the tears slide down my face :(
Jane Sarchet says
Quite possibly the hardest post I’ve ever had to write Choccy <3
Lucy - BakingQueen74 (@Bakingqueen74) says
What a lovely tribute, it is definitely the perfect recipe to raise a glass to Izzie and her family and friends.
Kate Veggie Desserts (@veggie_desserts) says
A lovely tribute Janie. x
Adam says
I will try this for my afternoon tipple, sounds like a gentle Sunday afternooner to me.
Adam.
Jane Sarchet says
Ahh, that’s lovely Adam. I hope you enjoy it :)
Jane x
Tracy Knatt says
What a lovely tribute – I’ll raise a glass to her too x
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you Tracy <3
Janice says
I’m sure we are all raising a glass to Izzie with you Janie!
patisseriemakesperfect says
What a lovely and fitting tribute to Isabella. This looks wonderful.
Margot says
This is lovely tribute to Isabella and the cocktails looks very refreshing, perfect for summer.
Kavey at Kavey Eats says
It’s been so emotional reading all our posts but I think we have done her proud with our tribute, I hope she thinks so wherever she is now.
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Looks like the perfect drink to raise up to Izzie – love elderflower. Cheers :)
Nicky Corbishley says
Cheers to Izzie! What a lovely looking (and sounding) cocktail too!
Jane Sarchet says
Absolutely :)
Dannii says
That sounds like a delicious and refreshing cocktail and a lovely tribute.
Nayna Kanabar says
Refreshing and delicious, perfect for summer. A lovely tribute to Isabella.
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
This is the perfect refreshing drink to raise in Izzie’s honour, such a lovely tribute.
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks so much Jemma <3
efwalt says
This does look so refreshing. Ideal for cooling off on a hot day. I may never have met Izzie but her memory will live on in her recipes that i try!
Munchies and Munchkins says
Cheers to beautiful Izzie. Lovely tribute and that cocktail sounds epic.
Jane Sarchet says
It felt right to raise a glass to her :)
Camilla Hawkins says
A beautiful drink for a beautiful lady:-)
Jane Sarchet says
I agree Camilla, I always loved her smiling profile pic, it made me think of Narnia :)
Jane x
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Here’s lifting a glass of this to Izzie. I obviously missed this at the time. Thanks for sharing.
Mobasir hassan says
Truly appreciate the way you made this. And everything is so nicely described that really helped. I am looking forward for more such in future too.
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Mobasir!
Janie x