Is Elderflower Cordial High In Syns? - Our Guide

If you're not keen on alcohol you might opt for elderflower cordial instead, but since this cordial has sugar you will need to make sure you are synning the drink.

Elderflower cordial has between 1 and 1.5 syns a serving making it a great low syn soft drink choice for outings or if you want to avoid drinking at social events. 

Down below we will discuss why Elderflower cordial is so low in syns, other syn values of elderflower cordial, syn values of other popular cordial drinks and a recipe for making your healthy low sugar SW cordial.

Why Is Elderflower Cordial So Low In Syns?

At just 1-1.5 syns a serving, elderflower cordial is a great low syn drink choice, the drink remains low in syns since it's simply water, sugar and elderflower, most of the ingredients in this are calorie-free minus the sugar.

Still, we would recommend drinking cordial in moderation since it is very high in sugar, some cordials can have up to 12-15g of sugar for one 250ml glass. To save syns, you can find sugar free cordial which is sweetened with sweeteners instead.

Elderflower Cordial Syns

Most elderflower cordials have a similar syn value, but to keep you on track we've listed out some popular brands and their syn values down below.

• Belvoir Farm Best of British Elderflower Cordial 500ml - 1 syn per 100ml.
• Bottlegreen Hand-Picked Elderflower Cordial 500ml - 1 syn per 100ml.
• Robinsons Pressed Pear & Elderflower Fruit Cordial 500ml - 1 syn per 100ml.
• Bottle Green Sumptuous Pomegranate & Elderflower Cordial 500ml - 1 syn per 100ml.
• Belvoir Farm Elderflower & Rose Cordial 500ml - 1 syn per 100ml.
• Morrisons The Best Elderflower Cordial 500ml - 1 syn per 100ml.
• M&S British Elderflower Cordial 500g - 1 syn per 100ml.
• Sainsbury's British Elderflower Cordial 500ml - 1.5 syns per 100ml.
• Weight Watchers Sicilian Lemon & Elderflower Cordial 1L - SYN FREE.
• Belvoir Fruit Farms Elderflower Cordial 500ml - 1.5 syns.
• Lidl Soder Garden Elderflower Cordial 500ml - 1.5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Elderflower Cordial

If you are bored of elderflower cordial and you are looking to change up your soft drink choice, we've got some other low syn cordial alternatives for you to check out below.

• Rose's Lime Juice Cordial 1L - 1 syn.
• Britvic Lime Cordial 1L - 0.5 syns.
• Belvoir Farm Ginger Cordial 500ml - 1 syn.
• Robinsons Crushed Lime & Mint Fruit Cordial 500ml - 1 syn.
• Belvoir Farm 100% Natural Blackcurrant Cordial 750ml - 1 syn.
• Schweppes Blackcurrant Flavour Cordial 1L - 0.5 syns.
• Bottlegreen Ginger & Lemongrass Cordial 500ml - 1 syn.
• Jucee No Added Sugar Orange Cordial 1.5 Litre - SYN FREE.
• Asda No Added Sugar Lime Cordial 1 Litre - 1 syn.
• Bottlegreen Juicy Blackberry Apple & Sloe Cordial 500ml - 1 syn.
• Sainsbury's Lime Cordial 1L - SYN FREE.
• Belvoir Farm Raspberry & Lemon Cordial 500ml - 1 syn.
• Blossom Cottage Morello Cherry Cordial 500ml - 1 syn.
• Schweppes Lime Cordial 1L - 0.5 syn.
• Bottlegreen Winter Spiced Berry Cordial 500ml - 1.5 syn.

Our SW Friendly Elderflower Cordial Recipe

If you don't want to spend any syns on your elderflower cordial, you can always make your own at home with some elderflowers on hand which is syn free!

We've listed the recipe details below.

Ingredients

• Thirty elderflower sprigs.
• 2 litres of water.
• 950g of sweetener.
• Juice and zest of two oranges and two lemons.

Method

1. Start by adding your sweetener and water into a pan then heating until the sweetener dissolves, remove then add in your zest and juice.
2. Wash your sprigs then put them into the mix and allow them to sit in the water for at least one day in the fridge.
3. Strain and serve!

Final Words

To conclude, elderflower cordial is a very low syn drink, having just 1-2 syns a serving making it a great soft drink choice if you are out, we would drink cordial in moderation however due to its high sugar content, to save syns we recommend choosing a cordial with no sugar or making your own with sweetener.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.