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Sparkling Recipe

Name: The Garden at Boardrooms Sparkling Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz dry sparkling wine or Champagne; 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain); 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice; 0.25 tsp simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water); 3 each fresh mint leaves; 4 cubes ice (for chilling and optional shaker); 1 each lemon twist or wheel (garnish); 1 each optional: edible flower (garnish)

Inspired by The Garden at Boardroom

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Sparkling Glass Cocktail

4 oz dry sparkling wine or Champagne1/2 oz elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)1/4 oz fresh lemon juice1/4 tsp simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)3 each fresh mint leaves4 cubes ice (for chilling and optional shaker)1 each lemon twist or wheel (garnish)1 each optional: edible flower (garnish)

Method

Sparkling Glass Cocktail

Chill glass

Place a champagne flute or coupe in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare ingredients to ensure the cocktail remains cold and fizzy.

Muddle aromatics

In a mixing glass or small shaker, add the fresh mint leaves, lemon juice (0.25 oz), and simple syrup (0.25 tsp). Gently muddle just 3–4 times to release the mint oils — avoid over-muddling so the mint does not turn bitter.

Combine liqueur

Add the elderflower liqueur (0.5 oz) to the muddled mixture. If using a shaker and you prefer a slightly more integrated flavor, add 2–3 ice cubes, gently swirl or give a short, gentle shake (1–2 seconds) — do not vigorously shake sparkling wine later.

Strain into glass

Discard the ice/water from the chilled flute or coupe. Fine strain the muddled mixture into the chilled glass to remove mint solids and any pulp. If you prefer a more pronounced herb presence, double strain less and allow a small leaf to remain for aroma.

Top with sparkling wine

Slowly pour the dry sparkling wine (4 oz) down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation. Pour gently until the glass is nearly full, leaving a small head (about 1/4 inch).

Garnish and serve

Express a lemon twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down and giving it a quick bend over the glass to release oils, then drop it in or hang it on the rim. Optionally add an edible flower on top for visual flair. Serve immediately while effervescent.