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Sparkling Elderflower in a highball, drawn with its ingredient layers

Sparkling Elderflower recipe

BuiltHighballCubed iceAlcohol-free

The Sparkling Elderflower is an alcohol-free drink, made with elderflower cordial, lime juice and soda water, served in a highball over ice. It is citrusy and sparkling.

Alcohol-free. About 45 calories per drink.

Sparkling Elderflower ingredients

Elderflower cordial30 ml (1 oz)
Lime juice10 ml (¼ oz)
Soda watertop up, about 150 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Sparkling Elderflower

  1. Fill a highball with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel and mint.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Lime wheel and mint
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Sparkling Elderflower: quick answers

Does the Sparkling Elderflower contain alcohol?
No. It is an alcohol-free drink.
How many calories are in a Sparkling Elderflower?
About 45 calories per drink, from the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Sparkling Elderflower served in?
A highball, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Sparkling Elderflower have?
3 in total: elderflower cordial, lime juice and soda water. Simple enough to make at home.

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