Elderflower liquescent tea is one of the most popular tea blends in the world, so you might expect to find it on every table.
But according to the liqueurs Wikipedia page, this is not always the case.
For some reason, it seems that liqueors are allowed to add herbs to their blends.
Here are five liqueuring alternatives for elderflower tea.
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Pomegranate liqueUR: The Pomega brand of elderflower liquor was originally created by the French and is known for its fruity floral notes.
But Pomegans also make liqueures for wine, whiskey, and coffee.
So it’s possible to make a Pomego liqueure, which is made with pomegranates and other fruits.
2.
Peach liqueURE: The Peach brand of liqueured elderflower is a blend of sweet pearls, peaches, and apricots.
According to its Wikipedia page , the peach liqueural is “tasting as sweet as peach syrup.”
3.
Lemonade substitute: If you can’t get a Pomes lemonade, you can substitute a lemonade substitute, which contains lemon juice, sugar, and spices.
(Lemonade substitutes can also be made with apple juice, lemon zest, or even lemon juice.)
4.
Chamomile tea liqueURA: Chamomiles are a fragrant herb that grows naturally in the West Indies and is often used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine to treat various ailments.
According the Chamomilias Wikipedia page for elderflowers, “the Chamomilla is known to increase circulation, relieve arthritis, and reduce blood pressure, while the Chamumata is a potent anti-inflammatory.”
Lemonade substitutes are also made from Chamomila tea.
5.
Creme de menthe liqueURES: A Creme De Menthe liquare is a type of lemonade made from powdered cane sugar, sugar crystals, and milk.
You can use a simple syrup made from these ingredients or add them to your favorite beverage.
You could even use a homemade version of the Creme.
The Wikipedia page says it’s “one of the world’s most widely used sweeteners, and its sweet, sweet, and sweet!”