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Black Elderberry Lemonade

Black elderberry lemonade pairs deep plum-black elderberry syrup with bright, tart lemonade for a gradient swirl in every glass. It’s a quick shake-and-pour drink with a fresh mint and lemon-slice finish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Elderberry syrup
  • 0.5 cup Elderberry syrup
Fresh lemonade
  • 4 cup Fresh lemonade
Ice
  • 1 cup Ice
Lemon slices
  • 1 Lemon slices for garnish
Fresh mint
  • 1 Fresh mint for garnish

Method
 

Build the glasses
  1. Fill each glass with ice so it’s well-chilled before you add the syrup. Aim for a full layer of ice to keep the layered look as it drinks.
  2. Pour elderberry syrup into the bottom of each glass in a steady pour. Watch it pool at the base for that deep plum start.
  3. Slowly pour the lemonade over the ice so the syrup swirls and settles into a gradient. Pour gently to preserve the layered effect.
Finish and serve
  1. Top each glass with lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint for garnish. Place them where they’ll be visible right after pouring.
  2. Give the drink a quick stir before sipping to blend the flavors. Stir once or twice until the gradient looks evenly mixed but still vibrant.

Notes

Pro tip: pour the lemonade slowly over the ice for the prettiest gradient swirl. For best flavor, use chilled lemonade and serve immediately; leftovers keep in the refrigerator up to 1 day, but the ice will melt—stir and drink cold. Freezing isn’t recommended because the texture can get watery after thawing. If you want a lower-sugar option, use reduced-sugar lemonade and check that your elderberry syrup is made with less sugar.