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No. 097 Mocktails

Elderflower spritz (alcohol-free)

Elderflower cordial, lime and sparkling water over ice with cucumber and mint.

An elderflower and mint spritz in a wine glass with ice
An elderflower and mint spritz Photo: Andy Li, CC0

Recipe card

ml oz

Makes 1 drink · about 2 min to make

Ingredients

Ounces are US fluid ounces (29.57 ml), rounded.

Method

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice and a ribbon of cucumber.
  2. Add the cordial and lime juice.
  3. Top with sparkling water, stir gently and add a sprig of mint.
Glass
Wine glass
Garnish
Cucumber ribbon and mint
Technique
Built
Difficulty
Easy

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About the Elderflower spritz (alcohol-free)

Light and floral. Use homemade elderflower cordial or a good shop-bought one, and adjust the cordial to taste.

Tags: alcohol-free floral sparkling

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