Lemon Elderflower Spritzer
The Lemon Elderflower Spritzer is a light vodka highball, tart and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 83 out of 100
- Sweet
- 15 out of 100
- Fruity
- 36 out of 100
- Herbal
- 8 out of 100
- Boozy
- 24 out of 100
How to make a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer
To make a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer, build over ice in a highball glass: ⅓ oz elderflower cordial, 1½ oz vodka, 2⅔ oz soda water and fresh lemon juice.
You'll need
Pairs well with: Elderflower cordial · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in elderflower cordial and vodka.
- 3
Top with soda water and fresh lemon juice.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the soda water and fresh lemon juice fizzy.
Lemon Elderflower Spritzer questions
What does a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer taste like?
Mostly tart and fruity. It's a light drink at about 7% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer?
About 7% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer and a Vodka Lemon?
Both use vodka and fresh lemon juice. The Lemon Elderflower Spritzer adds elderflower cordial and soda water. The Vodka Lemon is the stronger of the two.
Can I make Lemon Elderflower Spritzers in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 2 oz elderflower cordial and 9 oz vodka in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with soda water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer in?
A highball glass.