It’s a day earlier than my usual Friday posts, due to the New Year’s holiday. And I really want the current year to finally be over! But I also wanted to ensure that anyone who did not have the ingredients for this cocktail on hand to be able to get to a store and get the needed items, if they so desired. With only 3 ingredients, it’s quite quick and simple to make, yet very elegant. Elderflower liqueur, fresh mint, and champagne. That’s all there is to it!
Ringing in a better New Year needs more than plain old champagne to welcome it. The elderflower liqueur adds a fruity and floral essence to the champagne, while the mint gives it a bit of a kick. (Sparkling wine can be used in place of the champagne.) It is a pleasure to be seeing the end of 2020 and all of its problems coming to an end and to be ushering in hope and 2021. Cheers and Happy New Year!
Elderflower-Champagne Cocktail
Elderflower-Champagne Cocktail
(adapted from eatingwell.com)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces elderflower liqueur
- 3 fresh mint leaves
- 4 ounces chilled Champagne (sparkling wine can also be used)
Preparation:
Combine the elderflower liqueur and mint in a cocktail shaker. Muddle the mint until it is slightly crushed.
Muddle the mint in the St. Germain
Half-fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain the cocktail into a Champagne flute. Top with the Champagne or sparkling wine.
Here’s to 2020!
Here’s to good health & prosperity in the New Year! ~Linda
Elderflower-Champagne Cocktail (adapted from eatingwell.com) Prep Time: 5 minutes, Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces elderflower liqueur
- 3 fresh mint leaves
- 4 ounces chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
Preparation:
Combine the elderflower liqueur and mint in a cocktail shaker. Muddle the mint until it is slightly crushed.
Half-fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain the cocktail into a Champagne flute. Top with the Champagne or sparkling wine.