Elderflower and Grape Spritzer, a homemade recipe that is bright, juicy, and a sparkling drink you'll want to serve all year. Make this a cocktail or mocktail for all your guests.
Juicy grapes, flavorful juice and a sophisticated splash of elderflower syrup make this drink a hit. Swap the sparkling water for champagne or sparkling wine to make the perfect summer spritzer.
What is elderflower syrup?
You might recognize this tiny white flower from its appearance in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding cake. But beyond Kensington Palace, elderflowers are found throughout Europe and North America and bloom during the spring and summer months. Its floral and creamy notes make it the perfect spritzer ingredient.
The elderflower is the perfect way to dress things up, from summer drinks to sweet treats. To make life a little easier, elderflowers are typically steeped ahead of time to create a convenient and ready-to-use concentrated syrup that can be added with ease.
I've even found this syrup at Ikea if you live near one!
Whether you’d like to add a kick of white wine to your homemade spritzer recipe or fizz out with soda is totally up to you.
What is a spritzer?
Not all spritzers are created equal! Well, at least, there are many ways to mix things up with your homemade spritzer recipes.
By definition, a spritzer is a drink that contains either white wine or a carbonated soda water. However, whether or not you’d like to add a kick of white wine to your homemade spritzer recipe or fizz out with soda is totally up to you.
How can I make a spritzer at home?
When prepping for those summer parties, spritzers are an easy make-ahead drink. Simply prep the base of your summer spritzer (the juices and syrups) beforehand and store it in the fridge.
Combine your base with sparkling water or wine and add in your sparkling water or wine right before show-time. To make great ice cubes for your concord grape spritzer recipe without diluting that perfect taste, freeze some grapes ahead of time and pop them when serving for a colorful presentation.
For the ultimate display, serve your homemade spritzer in these glasses.
Make this elderflower and grape spritzer ahead for your party! Just add the bubbly before serving.
What should I serve with a spritzer?
An easy way to think through what to pair with your summer spritzer is to think about the specific ingredients within your recipe. Something like my grilled pita salad and lemon chicken kabobs would go great with this spritzer!
Try including some of the same ingredients in an appetizer or side dish during your summer soiree for an easy pairing. Bubbly drinks like this elderflower and grape spritzer also balance well with crunchier dishes, like my pecan crispies cookies. If you’re really ready to munch, nibble on some fried chicken while you sip your bubbly!
No matter how you choose to drink and serve your spritzers, these tasty spritzers are sure to make great cocktails for summer parties!
Elderflower and Grape Spritzer
Ingredients
- Ice
- Sliced frozen grapes
- 2 tablespoon concord grape juice
- 2 tablespoon elderflower syrup
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice and sliced frozen grapes. Add the concord grape juice, elderflower syrup and sparkling water.
- Stir and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Recipe Tara Teaspoon. Photography Ty Mecham. Words Tara Teaspoon and Ashlin Almquist.
Jenn says
This looks like the perfect summer party drink! Looks rather tasty and I’d love to try it.
Tara says
It's a winner!
Bianca says
I love any drink that has elderflower in it. Makes me feel like a wise person who knows how to have a good time. Definitely trying out this spritzer recipe this weekend!
Tara says
haha! That's the best feeling 🙂
Kathryn says
What a great summer drink. I have never tried elderflower. But I’m very intrigued, so when summer hits Australia I’ll give it a go.
Tara says
Oh good! You'll love it.
Amanda says
Where does one find elderflower? I’ve had it in teas before, but I never really see it in the grocery store.
Tara says
Fresh elderflowers are hard to come by. But most stores will carry a version of elderflower syrup. If not, I order it on Amazon. The link is above in the post! Easy, easy.
Emily says
Omg, This sounds and looks so good! I love a yummy drink during summer!
Tara says
Oh thanks, it's tasty!
Roger Wellington (www.wetnoseescapades.com) says
Mmmm love spritzers! This one looks amazing, perfect for a summer get-together!
Tara says
Totally great for a party!
Mary Bench says
What a lovely sip! I'll order from Amazon and try these soon!!!
Brittany Smart says
Love that you mentioned Harry and Megan's wedding! Elderflower just became all the rage thanks to them. So excited to get my own syrup and start making spritzers for every guest that comes to my house!!