Delicate, fragrant, and effortlessly refreshing, this elderflower spritz is the perfect drink to brighten up warm afternoons or add a touch of elegance to your next gathering.

With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a beautifully balanced cocktail that tastes like summer in a glass.

Equipment:

• Large wine glass or stemless glass

• Jigger or measuring cup

• Bar spoon or stirrer

Ingredients:

• 6 fresh mint leaves

• 1/2 lime sliced

• 1 ounce elderflower syrup or elderflower liqueur like St-Germain

• 4 ounces Prosecco chilled

• 2 ounces club soda chilled

• Ice cubes

How to Prepare:

• Ensure your Prosecco and club soda are well-chilled before starting.

• Fill a large wine glass with ice cubes. Add the mint leaves and lime slices to the glass. Lightly muddle the mint leaves if desired, to release their aroma.

• Pour in 1 oz of elderflower syrup or liqueur.

• Slowly add 4 oz of chilled Prosecco to maintain its bubbles.

• Add 2 oz of chilled club soda.

• Give the drink a gentle stir to mix the ingredients without losing too much carbonation.

• Garnish with an additional mint sprig or lime slice if desired.

• Enjoy immediately while the drink is cold and fizzy.