Elderflower Spritz
Elderflower liqueur and white wine with soda. Floral and summery.
Built in glass · Wine glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 11% ABV
Ingredients
- 40 ml Elderflower liqueur
- 90 ml Dry white wine
- 30 ml Soda water
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 40 ml elderflower liqueur into the glass
- Pour 90 ml dry white wine into the glass
- Top with 30 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Elderflower Spritz
The wine family. Mixing wine with fruit, sugar and water is far older than the cocktail. Spanish sangria, the French Kir and the wine cups of Victorian England were all made to lighten wine and share it. These drinks are lower in alcohol and made for long afternoons.
Elderflower Spritz FAQ
What's in an Elderflower Spritz?
40 ml elderflower liqueur, 90 ml dry white wine, 30 ml soda water, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is an Elderflower Spritz?
About 11% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir an Elderflower Spritz?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve an Elderflower Spritz in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
