Healthy Holiday & Occasion Recipes Healthy Christmas Holiday Recipes Christmas Drink Recipes Christmas Alcoholic Drink Recipes Elderflower Champagne Cocktail 5.0 (1) Add your rating & review Elderflower adds sweet and fruity notes that mingle seamlessly with mint in this refreshing Champagne cocktail. By Stephanie Olson Updated on March 28, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 serving Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Fat Soy-Free Vegan Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Nutrition Notes Is This Cocktail Healthy? Sometimes you just need a glass of bubbly to toast your celebration. Why not kick it up a notch with a light, refreshing cocktail that includes the bubbles? Compared to many other cocktails, this one is lighter on the added sugar. There is some evidence that wine—prosecco is a sparkling variety—may have some health benefits when consumed in moderation, including protecting the heart and reducing cognitive decline and the risk of Alzheimer's. Tips from the Test Kitchen What Does Elderflower Liqueur Taste Like? Elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain, adds floral, sweet and fruity notes to the cocktail. It pairs well with fresh mint. I Don’t Have Champagne. Can I Use a Different Type of Sparkling Wine? If you don't have Champagne, you can use any type of sparkling wine, such as prosecco or cava. Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine that is made with prosecco grapes, also called Glera, a white variety of grapes. It has a crisp and fruity flavor and is light to medium-bodied. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Jan Valdez Ingredients 2 ounces elderflower liqueur 3 fresh mint leaves 4 ounces chilled Champagne or prosecco Directions Combine elderflower liqueur and mint in a cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Muddle with the back of a spoon until the mint is slightly crushed. Half-fill with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a Champagne flute or coupe. Top with Champagne (or prosecco). Equipment Cocktail shaker or jar with a tight-fitting lid Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2017 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 123 Calories 0g Fat 11g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 1 cocktail Calories 123 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 8g Added Sugars 8g 16% Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 0g 0% Vitamin A 1208IU 24% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Folate 13mcg 3% Sodium 5mg 0% Calcium 27mg 2% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 10mg 2% Potassium 117mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved