If you’re after a light, refreshing drink that’s easy to throw together, you might want to try this Lemon and Elderflower Fizz cocktail. This recipe brings together fresh lemon juice, sweet elderflower liqueur, and fizzy soda water for a simple yet tasty cocktail you can whip up at home.

I find myself reaching for this drink when the weather’s warm or I just want something a little more exciting than the usual. The tart lemon and those floral elderflower notes, all topped off with bubbles—what’s not to love?

With just a few ingredients and some basic tools, you’ll have this cocktail ready in minutes. Here’s what you’ll need and how I like to put it together.

Lemon And Elderflower Fizz Cocktail Recipe

I keep coming back to this cocktail for its light, floral taste and how quick it is to make. It’s just fresh lemon, elderflower, and sparkling water—nothing complicated, just refreshing.

John

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

Cocktail shaker: I use this to mix and chill everything fast.
Measuring jigger: Makes it easy to get the right amounts.
Citrus juicer: Honestly, this saves my hands and gets every drop.

Strainer: Keeps out those pesky seeds and pulp.
Tall glass: Highball glass is my go-to for serving.
Bar spoon: Good for gently stirring in the sparkling water.

Ice cubes: Gotta keep that drink cold.
Knife and small cutting board: For slicing up the lemon, obviously.

Ingredients

2 oz fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon

1 oz elderflower liqueur like St-Germain
1 oz simple syrup
3 oz sparkling water chilled
Ice cubes enough to fill the glass
Lemon wheel or wedge for garnish
Fresh mint sprig for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
Add lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Shake it hard for about 15 seconds, until it’s nice and cold.

Strain everything into a tall glass packed with fresh ice.
Slowly pour the sparkling water over the top—don’t rush it.
Stir gently with a bar spoon to keep those bubbles around.

Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim.

Notes

I always reach for freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bottled stuff just makes the drink taste off—sometimes flat, sometimes too sharp.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, add a touch more simple syrup. Want more elderflower? Up the liqueur to 1.5 oz. No rules, really.

Pour the sparkling water slow to keep the fizz alive. Chilled glass? Absolutely—it keeps things cold and crisp longer.

Tasting Notes

First thing I notice with the Lemon and Elderflower Fizz is that gentle elderflower aroma. It’s light, floral, and just a bit sweet on the nose.

Take a sip and there’s a burst of lemon freshness right up front. The citrus is sharp, but the elderflower smooths it out with a delicate sweetness.

The sparkling water gives it a crisp, lively texture. Honestly, the bubbles just make those floral and citrus notes pop even more.

Key Flavors:

Bright lemon
Sweet elderflower
Subtle herbal undertones

This drink is slightly sweet—not cloying, just enough. I really like how clean it finishes, leaving a refreshing aftertaste with every sip.

The way the lemon’s tartness and elderflower’s sweetness play together—honestly, it’s a winner if you like your drinks light and floral.

Sometimes I’ll add a little extra lemon zest on top as a garnish. Makes the aroma even brighter and adds a new layer to the whole experience.

Lemon and Elderflower Fizz Cocktail Recipe