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Elderflower Spritz

A floral sparkling spritz with elderflower, citrus, and prosecco.

Base spirit
Aperitif
Style
Spritz
Glassware
Wine glass

The Elderflower Spritz layers elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, and a splash of soda over ice for a delicate, aromatic drink. It leans gently sweet with a citrus top note, making it approachable for spritz newcomers.

A wine glass Elderflower Spritz with ice and lemon wheel.

Ingredients

Servings
  • • 3 oz prosecco
  • • 1 oz elderflower liqueur
  • • 1 oz soda water
  • • Lemon wheel

Did you know?

“Elderflower-based cocktails surged after Saint‑Germain’s 2007 launch, which many bartenders credit with redefining floral liqueur use.”

Source:Imbibe; PunchDrink archives

Bartender's Note

Add a squeeze of lemon to sharpen the profile.

How to make the Elderflower Spritz

  1. 1Build in wine glass.
  2. 2Add ice.
  3. 3Top with soda.
  4. 4Garnish.

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