Name: Elderflower Champagne Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 ounces elderflower liqueur; 3 fresh mint leaves; 4 ounces chilled Champagne or prosecco

Elderflower Champagne Cocktail

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Elderflower adds sweet and fruity notes that mingle seamlessly with mint in this refreshing Champagne cocktail.

By Stephanie Olson

Updated on March 28, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

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.

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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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

123	Calories
0g	Fat
11g	Carbs
1g	Protein

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.