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Elderflower Spritz

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (83)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Sauvignon Blanc wine
1 1⁄2 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
2 fl oz Thomas Henry Soda Water

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Collins glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime slice wheel.

Method

  1. POUR wine and then elderflower liqueur into an ice-filled glass.
  2. TOP with soda.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wheel.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Elderflower Spritz contains 160 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 0.9 standard drinks
  • 9.26% alc./vol. (18.51° proof)
  • 13.3 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Created in 2006 by yours truly ahead of the launch of St-Germain elderflower liqueur. It went on to become the brand's signature cocktail.
See: Spritz cocktail history

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Review

A long, easy-drinking summer cooler.

Variations/similar cocktails

Hugo
Also try 60ml (2oz) brut sparkling wine and 45ml (1½oz) elderflower liqueur topped with soda.

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Comments & Discussion

Simon Waldmeier
This reminds me of the elderflower sparkling wine my parents used to make in the 80ies. Nice elderflower aroma, and not too wine dominated.Not too sweet either. But this has a dearth of bubbles, so next time I'm going to use a sparkling wine, probably a Chardonnay.
score: 1
James Hanks Premium Member
With a sprig of mint, this goes from a 5 to a 5+!
score: 1
Yuri Beloti Premium Member
In those proportions it tasted a bit sweet to me, so I added 5 ml of lemon juice and actually liked how it turned out.
score: 1
Chris Dimal
Easy and straightforward. Can work with any kind of white wine. Perfect for a refreshing summer drink, perhaps even more than the Hugo because it's so much easier.
score: 1
Francis Talbot
Good beach cocktail!
score: 1
Richard Christmas
Works very well with M&S Elderflower Tonic Water and rather less of the St Germain.
score: 2
I D
In France a very similar drink is known as “le Hugo”

https://www.lamaisondusureau.com/hugo-cocktail,re15.html
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
We also have the Hugo and I've added a link above. I should have done this before - thanks for bringing to my attention.
score: 2

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