Description
The Star Gazer Wine Cocktail is a delightful blend of gin, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice, topped with sparkling wine. Garnished with fresh mint and optional edible flowers, this refreshing drink is perfect for any celebration or a cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ oz gin
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz sparkling wine (like Prosecco or Champagne)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Edible flowers for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients on the counter.
- Chill Your Glasses: Chill your glasses in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes (optional).
- Juicing the Lemon: Cut a fresh lemon in half and squeeze out ½ oz of fresh lemon juice, straining out any seeds.
- Mixing the Base: In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, elderflower liqueur, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Add Ice: Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake It Up: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the Mixture: Strain the mixture into your chilled glass using a fine mesh strainer.
- Top with Sparkling Wine: Slowly pour in the sparkling wine over the back of a spoon.
- Garnish: Slap fresh mint leaves between your hands to release their aroma and place them on top of the cocktail. Add edible flowers if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the cocktail right away for the best experience.
- Pairing Ideas: Pair with light appetizers like bruschetta, shrimp cocktail, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Choosing the Right Gin: Use a floral or citrus-forward gin for the best flavor.
- Elderflower Liqueur Alternatives: Substitute with elderflower syrup mixed with vodka if needed.
- Experiment with Flavors: Add fruit puree for a twist, adjusting sweetness as necessary.
- Make It a Mocktail: Replace gin and elderflower liqueur with elderflower soda or tonic water for a non-alcoholic version.
- Batch Preparation: Scale the recipe for gatherings by multiplying ingredients and mixing in a large pitcher.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes