Blood Orange Elderflower Delight Mocktail Recipe
This refreshing non-alcoholic drink combines sweet blood oranges with floral elderflower syrup for a sophisticated and eye-catching beverage.
Equipment
- Large cocktail shaker
- Citrus juicer
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Tall glasses
- Ice cube tray
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Bar spoon
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 3 oz fresh blood orange juice about 2 medium blood oranges
- 1 oz elderflower syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Blood orange wheel for garnish
- Fresh mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Juice the blood oranges using a citrus juicer and strain out pulp.
- Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Add blood orange juice, elderflower syrup, and lemon juice to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
- Fill a tall glass with fresh ice cubes.
- Strain the mixture into the glass.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a blood orange wheel and mint sprig.
Notes
Store blood oranges in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Fresh juice makes a big difference in taste compared to bottled juice.
The mocktail can be made up to 4 hours ahead - just add sparkling water right before serving.
Replace elderflower syrup with elderflower cordial if needed. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Keep garnishes fresh by preparing them just before serving.