Sparkling Elderflower Mimosa Cocktail Recipe

Making a fancy drink at home? Honestly, it doesn’t have to be complicated at all. I’m a big fan of how a Sparkling Elderflower Mimosa brings together fresh juice and floral elderflower—there’s just something special about that combo.

It’s a fun twist on the classic brunch mimosa, and it’s honestly become a go-to for me. The recipe’s simple, and the result is a unique, bubbly cocktail that feels perfect for breakfast, brunch, or honestly, whenever you want to treat yourself.

You really don’t need much to whip up something refreshing. What I love is how easy it is to tweak the recipe—use what you’ve got, play with flavors, whatever suits your mood.

Want to impress friends? Or just want something a little fancy for yourself? Here’s my favorite way to make a Sparkling Elderflower Mimosa.

Sparkling Elderflower Mimosa Cocktail Recipe

This drink is a staple at my brunches and special get-togethers. It’s light, super easy to mix, and that combo of elderflower liqueur and sparkling wine just brings a bright, floral vibe to the classic mimosa.

Equipment

• Champagne flutes (or any tall, narrow glass—keeps those bubbles lively)
• Measuring jigger or a shot glass (makes it way easier to get the amounts right)
• Small citrus juicer (fresh juice is always a win, but bottled works in a pinch)
• Bar spoon for a gentle stir, just to keep the fizz around
• Pitcher if you’re making a bunch at once
• Serving tray if you’re feeling fancy or just want to carry a few at once

Ingredients

• 2 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur (or a similar elderflower liqueur)
• 2 oz blood orange juice or fresh grapefruit juice (plain orange juice is totally fine too)
• 1/2 oz elderflower syrup (optional, but it adds a little extra floral sweetness)
• 4 oz chilled sparkling wine, prosecco, cava, or dry champagne
• Small wedge of lemon or blood orange for garnish
• Sprig of fresh mint (optional, but it looks nice)
• Ice (if you want everything super cold before pouring)

Instructions

• I like to chill my champagne flutes in the freezer for 10-15 minutes if I remember.
• Pour the St. Germain elderflower liqueur into each flute.
• Add in the blood orange juice, grapefruit juice, or just regular orange juice—whatever you’ve got.
• If you want it a bit sweeter or more floral, add a splash of elderflower syrup.
• Top off each glass slowly with the sparkling wine, prosecco, cava, or dry champagne—pour at a tilt, it helps keep the bubbles.
• Give it a gentle stir once or twice with a bar spoon, but don’t overdo it or you’ll lose the fizz.
• Garnish with a wedge of lemon, a slice of blood orange, or a little mint sprig.
• Serve right away while it’s still bubbly.

Notes

I think this cocktail really shines with a very dry sparkling wine or prosecco, since the liqueur and juice already bring plenty of sweetness. St. Germain is my personal favorite for elderflower liqueur, though honestly, other brands work just fine.

Sometimes I’ll use fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice to make it tangy, or blood orange juice if I want a pop of color. If I’m making a big batch, I’ll mix everything except the sparkling wine in a pitcher, then add the bubbly to each glass right before serving.

It’s also great with cava or any other sparkling white wine. You can totally adjust the juice and liqueur to your taste—more juice if you want it lighter, more liqueur for a richer flavor.

For a non-alcoholic version, just swap in sparkling water and elderflower syrup.

Tasting Notes

So, when I take my first sip of this elderflower mimosa, there’s this gentle floral aroma that hits me right away. The scent is kind of like walking past blooming flowers—adds a nice, fresh twist to the usual brunch cocktail.

The flavor’s got this sweet-tangy thing going on. Elderflower liqueur brings in a light sweetness, and then the sparkling wine shows up with those crisp little bubbles.

Honestly, the orange juice just brightens everything, but it doesn’t try to steal the show. It’s there, but not in a loud way.

Every sip feels refreshing and super easy to drink. The bubbles make it festive—maybe that’s why I keep coming back to it at brunch.

The elderflower flavor stands out, but it never overpowers the drink. There’s something soft and delicate about it, which makes this cocktail feel a bit more special than a regular mimosa.

Oh, and that light golden color? It really does look pretty in a glass, especially when you see those bubbles floating up to the top.

Whenever I serve this elderflower cocktail to friends, they usually point out how smooth and fragrant it is. Can’t say I disagree.

If you’re into floral flavors, you’ll probably appreciate the subtle, simple taste of this elderflower mimosa. Personally, I like pairing it with fruit dishes or light pastries at brunch.