Fresh Cucumber Elderflower Sparkler Cocktail
A quick and easy refreshing summer cocktail featuring muddled fresh cucumber, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and sparkling water for a light, bubbly drink perfect for warm afternoons.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ medium English cucumber, sliced (for muddling and garnish)
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 4 oz (120 ml) sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- Ice cubes
- Optional: sprig of fresh mint or edible flowers for garnish
Instructions
- Slice about ½ a medium English cucumber into thin rounds. Reserve a few slices for garnish.
- Place 4-5 cucumber slices in a mixing glass. Gently muddle to release juice and aroma without pulverizing.
- Add 1.5 oz elderflower liqueur and 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lime juice to the glass. Stir gently to combine.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Pour 4 oz chilled sparkling water or club soda over the ice. Stir gently to mix without losing fizz.
- Garnish with reserved cucumber slices and a sprig of fresh mint or edible flower if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Muddle cucumber gently to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Add sparkling water last and stir gently to preserve bubbles. Use fresh, clear ice cubes. Serve immediately for best fizz and flavor. For non-alcoholic version, substitute elderflower liqueur with elderflower cordial. For a celebratory spritz, swap sparkling water with dry sparkling wine or Prosecco.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.5
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