Elderflower Spritz with Lavender and Lemon

Elderflower Spritz with Lavender and Lemon

A floral, bubbly spritz balancing elderflower sweetness with lavender and bright lemon.

Total 20 min Makes 1 serving Calories 145/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This pale, fragrant spritz layers elderflower liqueur over a quick lavender simple syrup, then tops it with sparkling wine and a splash of soda for lift. Serve it in a wine glass over ice as a light aperitif for warm afternoons or spring gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds
  • 1 ounce elderflower liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3 ounces chilled dry sparkling wine
  • 1 ounce chilled club soda
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 lemon wheel, for garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh lavender or edible flower, for garnish

Method

  1. Combine the water, sugar, and dried lavender buds in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. Remove from heat and let the lavender steep in the syrup.

  3. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a small jar, discarding the lavender buds, and let cool to room temperature.

  4. Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.

  5. Pour in 1/2 ounce of the cooled lavender syrup, the elderflower liqueur, and the lemon juice, then stir briefly to combine.

  6. Top with the chilled sparkling wine, then the club soda, pouring slowly to preserve the bubbles.

  7. Give the drink one gentle stir, then garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh lavender or an edible flower before serving.

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Elderflower Spritz with Lavender and Lemon

This pale, fragrant spritz layers elderflower liqueur over a quick lavender simple syrup, then tops it with sparkling wine and a splash of soda for lift. Serve it in a wine glass over ice as a light aperitif for warm afternoons or spring gatherings.

20 min 1 serving 145 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds
  • 1 ounce elderflower liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3 ounces chilled dry sparkling wine
  • 1 ounce chilled club soda
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 lemon wheel, for garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh lavender or edible flower, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the water, sugar, and dried lavender buds in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat and let the lavender steep in the syrup.

  3. 3

    Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a small jar, discarding the lavender buds, and let cool to room temperature.

  4. 4

    Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.

  5. 5

    Pour in 1/2 ounce of the cooled lavender syrup, the elderflower liqueur, and the lemon juice, then stir briefly to combine.

  6. 6

    Top with the chilled sparkling wine, then the club soda, pouring slowly to preserve the bubbles.

  7. 7

    Give the drink one gentle stir, then garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh lavender or an edible flower before serving.