Elderflower Bellini Cocktail Recipe
I make this drink whenever I want something light, floral, and a little fancy.
It mixes the sweet taste of elderflower with bubbly Prosecco for a simple but delicious cocktail.
Equipment
- Jigger or a small measuring cup
- Champagne flute or sparkling wine glass
- Bar spoon or swizzle stick
- Small pourer (optional for easy pouring)
- Citrus zester or sharp knife (if adding a twist of lemon)
- Clean towel for wiping spills
- Ice bucket (optional, for keeping Prosecco chilled)
Ingredients
- 1 ounce elderflower liqueur like St-Germain
- 3 –4 ounces Prosecco or any dry sparkling wine, well chilled
- Lemon twist or fresh edible flower for garnish, optional
I choose a dry Prosecco so the drink does not taste too sweet.
Instructions
- Pour 1 ounce of elderflower liqueur into the bottom of a chilled flute glass.
- Slowly top with 3–4 ounces of Prosecco. I pour gently to keep the bubbles from spilling over.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon to mix.
- Add a lemon twist or edible flower on top as a garnish, if desired.
- Serve right away while the drink is still cold and bubbly.
- If making more than one, I always pour the Prosecco last so each glass stays fizzy.
- I avoid shaking the drink to prevent it from losing its sparkle.
Notes
I use Prosecco, but Cava or any dry sparkling wine also works well.
The elderflower liqueur is sweet, so I don’t add extra sugar.
For a stronger flower taste, I can add up to 1.5 ounces of elderflower liqueur, but never more.
If I want a bigger drink, I use a wine glass and increase the Prosecco, keeping the same proportions.
I sometimes use fresh mint as a garnish instead of lemon.
I always serve this cocktail right after making it for the best bubbles and taste.