When you have something to celebrate — even if you’re simply celebrating the fact that it’s the weekend! — this sparkling elderflower sip recipe is ideal for toasting the occasion. Made with elderflower liqueur, some bright and bubbly prosecco, and a dash of simple syrup, it’s sweetly, sparklingly delicious. For a fun touch, you can add some sugared berries and fresh herbs to top it off — but those are strictly optional.
Elderflower liquor is made from white elderflowers, and it gives drinks a floral, fruity flavor. It’s also extremely versatile and pairs well with with a variety of herbs and spices as well as different types of alcohol like gin and vodka. You can even use it in baked goods, such as cakes. (Fun fact: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a lemon elderflower wedding cake).
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Yields
Ingredients
- 6 oz. prosecco
- 3 oz. elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- Sugared cranberries and fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
PrintDividing evenly, pour prosecco, liqueur and syrup into 2 champagne flutes. If desired, garnish with sugared cranberries and herbs.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Carbohydrate: 26 gram
- Sugar: 25 gram
- Sodium: 5 mg
