What ingredients are in a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer?

2 tsp Elderflower cordial, 1 shot Vodka, 1/3 cup Soda Water, Top Fresh Lemon Juice

What glass do you use for a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer?

A Lemon Elderflower Spritzer is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer?

A Lemon Elderflower Spritzer has an estimated ABV of 10,03%.

How many calories are in a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer?

A Lemon Elderflower Spritzer contains approximately 125 calories per serving.

Lemon Elderflower Spritzer

Copa Highball glass

Dificultad Medium

Calorías ~125 kcal

ABV 10,03%

Ingredientes

Instrucciones

Pour all ingredients over ice, stir and enjoy!

Summer Fresh Refreshing

El Lemon Elderflower Spritzer es un delicado y floral cóctel de verano que combina vodka con cordial de flor de saúco, agua con gas y jugo de limón fresco para obtener una larga bebida ligera y aromática. El carácter floral distintivo del saúco—que recuerda al St-Germain—eleva la simple base de vodka a algo elegante y perfumado. Es un cóctel ideal para beber al aire libre.

History & Origins

Elderflower cordial has been produced in Britain since the Middle Ages, when elder blossoms were steeped with sugar for preservation. The pairing of elderflower with citrus is a classic British summer combination, and the addition of vodka reflects the premiumization of elderflower as a cocktail ingredient that accelerated after the launch of St-Germain elderflower liqueur in 2007. This simpler cordial-based version predates the commercial elderflower liqueur trend.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Intensely floral elderflower, bright lemon zest, and a clean vodka note, fresh and inviting. Palate: Light and delicate — elderflower cordial's sweet floral character leads, with vodka's neutral warmth in the background, lemon juice adding a crisp acidity, and soda water providing effervescent lift. Finish: Clean, floral, and refreshing, with a fading elderflower sweetness.

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Pro Tip

Pour over ice in a tall glass and stir gently only once to preserve the carbonation; add a sprig of fresh elderflower or a twist of lemon for an aromatic garnish.

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