Add some cheer to your party menu with this wildly popular Gin, Elderflower and Prosecco Cocktail! 

Simple truth: Everyone loves bubbles. And drinking bubbles with friends and family makes them even better. Ever get tired of the same old drinks, but don’t want to serve something that has a ton of ingredients and is putzy to make?

Then this Gin, Elderflower and Prosecco Cocktail is just what you have been looking for. 5 ingredients are all you need before you are on your way to cocktail heaven….and that includes the garnishes!

What is Elderflower Liqueur and what does it taste like?

Elderflower liqueur is made from the small, white flowers of the elderflower bush. These blossoms are often handpicked and the liqueur is made with no preservatives or stabilizers (which means it really should be used in about 6 months for best flavor).

The liqueur has a delicate floral flavor that is more subtle than you’d expect. Since elderflower liqueur is rather sweet, you can easily use it to replace other sweeteners in your cocktail recipes like simple syrup, agave and maple syrup.

Does it matter what kind of gin I use in this cocktail?

Not really. Use your favorite as the taste of it shines through in this drink. As with all recipes with a short ingredient list, use high-quality gin and leave the less expensive brands for sangria

Why do I need the sugared rim on the martini glass?

Usually garnishes are just for looks, but this is one drink where they really complete the cocktail. That sparkly sip of sugar makes this cocktail extra fancy. 

Fortunately, sugar garnishes aren’t a lot of work. Simply pour sugar on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the edge of the martini glass and then dip the juice-coated rim in sugar. Voila! Instant sugar rim! 

All that’s left to do is a squeeze of lime juice and you have a fancy-looking cocktail that looks as impressive as it tastes.

Looking for a stiff drink? Add just a bit of Prosecco.

Want a lighter drink? Be generous with your bubbles. Anyway you pour it, you can’t go wrong.

Cheers!

Recommended Equipment

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Hawaiian Mimosa– Crazy for Crust

Elderflower French 75– Garnish with Lemon

Mimosa Margarita– Wine and Glue

Sparkling Elderflower Cocktail– Foodie Crush

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Gin, Elderflower and Prosecco Cocktail

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 parts Gin
• 1 part Elderflower Liqueur
• Prosecco
• Lime Wedges
• Sugar (for the rim of the glass)

Instructions

1. Fill a shaker with ice and add the Gin and Elderflower Liqueur. Shake to combine.
2. Place the sugar on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a martini glass and press the rim of the martini glass in the sugar to coat.
3. Strain the contents of the shaker into the glass and top with Prosecco. Squeeze a lime wedge in the drink and garnish with an additional lime wedge.
4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1 serving

Serving Size:

6 ounces
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 482 Total Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 10mg Carbohydrates: 26g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 17g Protein: 1g