Sparkling. Ginger. Elderflower. Cocktail. It’s a party in a glass!
You know, I really like you. Why else would I be sitting here on the Saturday night before New Year’s Eve, wearing my fancy velvet pj pants, testing cocktail recipes by the fire? You deserve only the best, dear reader, that’s why.
I am so food-ed out, you guys. There have been so many cookies in my life lately. So much chocolate. So much cheese. It’s been fabulous, but, man, I gotta lighten up.
However, tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, and I’m still feeling the festive spirit. So I came up with this Sparkling Ginger Elderflower Cocktail to help us keep the party going – just with a little less heft.
I love anything ginger, and last summer when we were camping with my family over near Aspen, I picked up a bottle of this amazing Gingercello liqueur from the Marble Distilling Co. It’s got an excellent citrus-spicy ginger kick, and when paired with the lovely floral aroma of elderflower liqueur and splashes of bubbly ginger ale and prosecco? It’s magic. Light, refreshing, and very merry.
Tomorrow night I’ll be spending the evening with my love, reflecting on the year past and setting our intentions and wishes for the year to come. And taking time to be grateful for all we have: good health, crazy wonderful family and friends, a beautiful warm home, and the good fortune to be able to pursue the things we love – which for me includes sharing the recipes I’m excited about, week after week, from over here in my little corner of the Internet. Thank you for reading, and trying my dishes, and letting me know about it! It makes me happier than you know.
So whether you’re celebrating with friends, dressing up and hitting the town, or cuddling up for a cozy night at home, know that I am grateful for you, and that I wish you a healthy, happy and contented passage into 2018. Cheers!
Sparkling Ginger Elderflower Cocktail
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: drinks, cocktails
Description
A light, fizzy, spicy-citrus apertif to add a festive spirit to your night.
Ingredients
1/2 oz ginger liqueur
1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
ginger aleĀ (natural preferred)
dry prosecco
Instructions
In a champagne or coupe glass, combine ginger and elderflower liqueurs. Add a splash of ginger ale to taste, then top off with prosecco. If desired, garnish with a few fresh cranberries speared on a rosemary sprig. Enjoy!
Notes
This tastes best icy cold, so chill all ingredients before combining!
Robyn,
I wait for your posts! Iāve made almost everything.
We just finished the detox soup and now the chocolate stout cake for New Years Eve. Your writing, photos and great sense of humor make the recipes even more enjoyable and anticipated.
Cheers to 2018 and thank you for making it richer! Gayle
Gayle, thank you so much! That really means a lot to me and I’m so glad you are enjoying the blog and trying out the recipes. Happy happy New Year to you!
Looks delicious and different! Thank you for all of the recipe sharing and eye candy! Itās always something to look forward to!
I’m thinking you need to do a guest post for me … š