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Elderflower Spritz - Light, Floral, and Effortlessly Refreshing

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain): The heart of the drink, floral and lightly sweet.
  • Dry sparkling wine: Prosecco works well, but cava or any dry bubbly is great.
  • Soda water or sparkling mineral water: For lift and extra fizz.
  • Fresh lemon: A squeeze of juice and/or a wheel for garnish.
  • Ice: Plenty of it to keep everything cold and crisp.
  • Optional garnishes: Cucumber ribbon, fresh mint, or a thin lime wheel.

Method
 

  1. Chill your glass and ingredients. Pop your wine and soda in the fridge, and if you can, chill your glasses too. Cold ingredients mean better bubbles and cleaner flavor.
  2. Fill a large wine glass with ice. Don’t skimp—more ice keeps the drink cold without diluting it too quickly.
  3. Add the elderflower liqueur. Pour in 1 to 1.5 ounces. Use 1 ounce for a drier spritz, 1.5 if you prefer it sweeter.
  4. Squeeze in fresh lemon. About 1/4 ounce (a small squeeze) sharpens the flavor. You can skip this if you like it softer, but it makes a big difference.
  5. Top with sparkling wine. Add 3 ounces of chilled Prosecco or another dry bubbly. Pour gently to keep the fizz.
  6. Add soda water. Finish with 1 to 2 ounces of soda water for balance and refreshment. Taste and adjust the ratio to your liking.
  7. Give it a light stir. A quick stir with a bar spoon or straw blends everything without knocking out the bubbles.
  8. Garnish and serve. Add a lemon wheel and a sprig of mint, or a cucumber ribbon for a cool, garden-fresh vibe. Serve immediately while it’s ice-cold and sparkling.