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Elderflower Spritz With Sparkling Rosé and Berries - A Bright, Bubbly Summer Sipper

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Sparkling rosé (chilled) – choose something dry or off-dry
  • Elderflower liqueur (such as St‑Germain) or elderflower cordial for a lower-alcohol version
  • Soda water or club soda (chilled)
  • Fresh berries – a mix of raspberries, strawberries (sliced), and blueberries works well
  • Lemon – for a thin slice or a squeeze of juice
  • Ice – clear cubes if you have them
  • Fresh mint – optional, for aroma and garnish
  • Glassware – wine glasses or stemless spritz glasses
  • Bar spoon – or any long spoon for gentle stirring

Method
 

  1. Chill everything well. Pop the sparkling rosé and soda water in the fridge for at least two hours. Cold ingredients help keep the bubbles lively and reduce the need for lots of ice.
  2. Prep your berries. Rinse and pat dry. Slice the strawberries thinly so they release flavor quickly. Keep raspberries and blueberries whole to avoid mush.
  3. Start with ice and fruit. Fill each glass halfway with ice. Add a small handful of berries—about 4–6 pieces total—so the flavors infuse without crowding the glass.
  4. Add elderflower. Pour in 1 ounce of elderflower liqueur per glass. If using cordial, start with 3/4 ounce and adjust to taste, since cordials can be sweeter.
  5. Squeeze a touch of lemon. A small squeeze (or a thin slice) brightens the drink and reins in sweetness. Don’t overdo it—just a few drops.
  6. Top with sparkling rosé. Pour 3–4 ounces slowly down the side of the glass to keep the fizz. Aim for a gentle cascade rather than a splash.
  7. Add soda water. Finish with 1–2 ounces of soda water for lift and balance. This makes it feel like a true spritz: light, effervescent, and refreshing.
  8. Give a gentle stir. Use a bar spoon to mix from the bottom with one or two turns. You want the flavors combined, but the bubbles intact.
  9. Garnish. Add a mint sprig and a thin lemon wheel if you like. A few extra berries on top make it photo-ready.
  10. Taste and adjust. If it’s too sweet, add more soda water or a small splash of lemon. If it needs more fragrance, add a tiny bit more elderflower liqueur.