Elderflower Spritz Recipe

Time7m

Serves1

St Germain, Prosecco, splash of soda, twist of lemon

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
If desired, chill a white wine glass or large stemmed wine glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill it with ice while you prepare ingredients and discard right before building the cocktail.
2
Prepare ice and lemon
Fill the chilled glass about two-thirds full with fresh ice (approximately 1 cup). Using a vegetable peeler or a sharp paring knife, cut a 1-inch wide strip of lemon peel for a twist. If you like, cut a small lemon wedge for the rim or garnish.
3
Add elderflower liqueur
Pour 1.5 oz St-Germain over the ice in the glass.
4
Add Prosecco
Slowly pour 3 oz chilled Prosecco into the glass. Pour gently down the side or over the back of a spoon to preserve bubbles and limit foaming.
5
Top with soda
Add 1 oz chilled soda water to the top of the cocktail to give it a light, effervescent finish. Adjust soda slightly (±0.5 oz) to taste for more or less effervescence.
6
Garnish and serve
Express the lemon peel over the cocktail by holding it skin-side down and giving it a quick twist to release oils, then drop the peel into the glass for aroma. Optionally place the lemon wedge on the rim. Serve immediately with a cocktail stirrer or straw.
7
Notes
For a slightly drier spritz, reduce St-Germain to 1 oz or increase Prosecco to 4 oz. For a sweeter, more floral drink, increase St-Germain to 2 oz. Use very cold Prosecco and soda to keep dilution minimal.