Serves 4
The Lemon Elderflower Spritz is the kind of drink that does a lot with very little. Three ingredients, a handful of ice, and a lemon slice are all it takes to make something that feels genuinely celebratory — floral and bright, with just the right amount of sparkle. Elderflower liqueur has a delicate, almost honeyed quality that lifts the sharpness of fresh lemon beautifully, while the sparkling water keeps things light and refreshing. It comes together in minutes, scales effortlessly for a crowd, and is the kind of thing guests will ask you for the recipe for. A perfect warm-weather pour – the Lemon Elderflower Spritz.
Lemon Elderflower Spritz Ingredients
- 1 cup elderflower liqueur
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1½ cups sparkling water
- Ice
- Lemon slices, to garnish
Lemon Elderflower Spritz Method
Combine the elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and sparkling water in a large jug and stir gently to combine.
Fill four glasses generously with ice, pour the spritz over, and garnish each with a lemon slice.
Serve immediately.
Lemon Elderflower Spritz
This is the kind of drink that does a lot with very little. Three ingredients, a handful of ice, and a lemon slice are all it takes to make something that feels genuinely celebratory — floral and bright, with just the right amount of sparkle. Elderflower liqueur has a delicate, almost honeyed quality that lifts the sharpness of fresh lemon beautifully, while the sparkling water keeps things light and refreshing. It comes together in minutes, scales effortlessly for a crowd, and is the kind of thing guests will ask you for the recipe for. A perfect warm-weather pour.
Ingredients
1 cup elderflower liqueur
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1½ cups sparkling water
Ice
Lemon slices, to garnish
Directions
- Combine the elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and sparkling water in a large jug and stir gently to combine. Fill four glasses generously with ice, pour the spritz over, and garnish each with a lemon slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the elderflower liqueur with elderflower cordial and reduce the sparkling water slightly, as cordial is sweeter and more concentrated. Start with 3 oz. cordial per serving and adjust to taste.
- This spritz is best made and served immediately so the sparkling water stays lively. If you’re making it for a crowd, mix the liqueur and lemon juice ahead of time and add the sparkling water just before serving.
- A sprig of fresh mint or a few thin cucumber slices make a lovely alternative garnish.
Want Another Refresher?
We created a refresher that pairs perfectly with the Lemon Elderflower Spritz. Check out the Strawberry Rhubarb Soda!
There’s something about the combination of strawberry and rhubarb that feels like the very best of early summer — tart and floral, rosy and bright. Our Strawberry Rhubarb Soda takes that classic pairing and turns it into something effortlessly elegant: a silky strawberry purée and a gently spiced rhubarb compote, shaken together with a touch of simple syrup and topped with your favourite sparkling wine or soda.
The Strawberry Rhubarb Soda is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a cocktail bar but comes together in under half an hour, most of which is hands-off. Make the components ahead of time, keep them in the fridge, and you’ve got the perfect warm-weather drink on demand — brilliant for entertaining, but just as good for a quiet evening in the garden.
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