Elderflower Champagne Cocktail
A light, floral, and sparkling cocktail made with elderflower liqueur and champagne, perfect for brunch, summer parties, or a touch of elegance any time.
Equipment
- Champagne flute
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
- Small pitcher or mixing glass
- Citrus zester or peeler
- Ice bucket
- Fine strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz elderflower liqueur such as St‑Germain
- 4 oz chilled champagne, prosecco, or cava any good sparkling wine
- 1 oz chilled club soda or sparkling water optional, for lighter drink
- lemon twist or thin lemon slice for garnish
- edible flowers optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Make sure all ingredients are chilled.
- Pour the elderflower liqueur into a champagne flute.
- Slowly top with champagne, prosecco, or cava.
- Add club soda or sparkling water if desired.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or edible flowers.
Notes
Adjust elderflower liqueur to taste depending on the sweetness of your sparkling wine. For groups, pre-mix liqueur and soda, then top with sparkling wine when serving. Only use edible flowers that are safe for consumption.