Bubbles-sparkling Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Chill tools and ingredients
Place your sparkling wine and club soda in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving so they are well chilled. Chill glasses if possible.
2
In a large mixing pitcher, pour the fresh orange juice and lemon juice. Add the elderflower liqueur (if using) and the simple syrup. Stir gently to combine.
3
Add the chilled sparkling wine to the pitcher. Pour slowly to preserve bubbles and stir once gently with a long spoon to incorporate — avoid vigorous stirring which will flatten the fizz.
4
Top the mixture with the club soda/sparkling water to adjust effervescence. Taste and, if you prefer sweeter, add up to 1 teaspoon additional simple syrup (not measured in ingredients) and stir gently.

5
If serving from a pitcher, add large ice cubes to the serving pitcher or individual glasses just before pouring to keep the drink chilled without watering it down too quickly.
6
Twist an orange peel over each glass to release the oils, then drop the twist into the glass. Add a fresh mint sprig for aroma. For an elegant presentation, lightly slap the mint between your palms before garnishing to increase aroma.
7
Pour the cocktail gently into chilled flutes or coupe glasses, filling about 3/4 full to allow bubbles to express. Serve immediately.