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    Elderflower Cocktail With Grapefruit

    Published: Dec 4, 2020 by Sonila · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This fizzy Elderflower Cocktail with Grapefruit is an elegant drink for the holidays or any celebration. I garnish it with rosemary for Christmas & New Year’s celebrations, or with fresh fruit for girls night or brunch. And if you can ever find actual elderflowers, they look great as garnish too!

    Elderflower Cocktail with Grapefruit

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    What is Elderflower?

    Elderflower is the flower of a Sambucus Negra plant, it’s a berry plant that produces the famous elderberries. In Europe, Elderflower is in season during late spring/early summer. We mostly use elderflowers for garnish, decorations but also for famous elderflowers cordials or syrups.

    The most famous elderflower creation is St. Germain liqueur. The famous St. Germain cocktail mixes a little of this elderflower liqueur with champagne to create an elegant drink.

    The recipe I bring to you today uses elderflower cordial instead of St. Germain. the cordial doesn’t have alcohol in it.

    Elderflower Prosecco Cocktail with Grapefruit

    Cocktail Variations for Different Occasions

    The recipe as described in the recipe card below is usually a strong cocktail so I highly recommend using it for evening celebrations. Don’t overdo it because it’s sweet but it packs 2 different types of alcohol. Drink responsibly:).

    Brunch – When I prepare the drink for brunch, I cut out the vodka completely, add more freshly squeezed juice and just use prosecco with elderflower syrup. Garnish it with flowers or fresh fruit.

    Mocktail – If you bought the elderflower syrup (instead of the liquor), you can also prepare a mocktail so everyone can join in the celebrations. Usually for the mocktail I add ice to the cup, 1 oz of the syrup, then top it off with sparkling water. Add grapefruit juice on top:) and garnish with berries with grapefruit slice.

    A coupe glass with a pink cocktail made with elderflower syrup, prosecco and grapefruit.
    Elderflower Cocktail with Grapefruit & Prosecco
    Fizzy pink looking cocktail in a coupe glass, garnished with rosemary. In the background there's half a grapefruit.

    Elderflower Cocktail with Grapefruit

    Sonila
    This fizzy Elderflower Cocktail with Grapefruit is made with cordial, grapefruit juice, prosecco and vodka. It's perfect for end of year celebrations or girls night as well as brunch.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine European, Fusion
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 236 kcal

    Equipment

    • shaker

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 ozs vodka keep in freezer, choose a good quality brand
    • 2 ozs elderflower cordial
    • 1 grapefruit squeeze the grapefruit
    • 10 ozs prosecco
    • ice usually 2-3 cubes per person
    • 2 rosemary twigs (optional) for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Keep vodka in freezer, while grapefruit and prosecco in the refrigerator for at least few hours before you'll make the cocktail.
    • Add ice in the shaker, vodka, elderflower cordial and squeezed grapefruit juice. Shake few times to mix the flavors and chill the mix even further.
    • Pour through the shaker's strainer evenly in 2 coupe cocktail glasses. (don't add the ice to the cups).
    • Top off with prosecco until close to the rim. Garnish with rosemary for the holidays (or pine) or with fresh fruit or flowers for brunch.
    • Serve right away. Enjoy responsibly:)

    Notes

    • Mocktail – to make a mocktail add elderflower cordial over ice (usually about 1 oz), then top off with fresh grapefruit juice and sparkling water. 
    • Brunch – to make this cocktail for brunch, I would cut out the vodka and make it lighter. Add more grapefruit juice instead! 

    Nutrition Label

    Nutrition Facts
    Elderflower Cocktail with Grapefruit
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 236 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 1mg0%
    Potassium 173mg5%
    Carbohydrates 19g6%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 14g16%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 1472IU29%
    Vitamin C 40mg48%
    Calcium 28mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1472IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cocktail, Elderflower cocktail, elderflower cordial prosecco drink, elderflower grapefruit drink
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    Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes Tagged With: brunch, Christmas

    About Sonila

    Mom of 2, wife, engineer, food blogger & recipe creator! Sonila was born in Albania, her heritage inspires her Mediterranean recipes while that of her husband the Latin ones. Sonila has 2 degrees in Engineering from University of Miami.

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    1. Christy B

      December 05, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      Wow, this one sounds like a great cocktail!

      Reply
      • Sonila

        December 06, 2020 at 10:18 am

        Thank you Christy:). Hope you get a chance to try it!

        Reply

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