Elderflower Fizz Cocktail Recipe

Taste

Light, Floral & Effervescent

Skill Level

Easy

Prep Time

5 Minutes

The Elderflower Fizz is a truly elegant serve, bright, floral and full of sparkle. Blending the delicate sweetness of elderflower cordial with the refined, aromatic botanicals of Philosopher’s Daughter Gin, this cocktail is a celebration of summer in a glass. A touch of lemon juice adds a crisp edge, while the prosecco lift brings gentle bubbles and sophistication to every sip.

Perfect for warm afternoons, celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a refreshing, aromatic drink, the Elderflower Fizz is easy to make yet always impressive. It’s the kind of cocktail that feels just as at home at a garden party as it does at a chic evening gathering.

Ingredients

• 50ml Philosopher’s Daughter Gin

• 50ml elderflower cordial

• 25ml fresh lemon juice

• Prosecco (to top)

• Ice cubes

• Garnish: dehydrated strawberry or a twist of lemon

Tools You’ll Need

• A cocktail shaker

• A jigger or small measuring glass

• A strainer (optional but ideal for a smooth pour)

• A coupe or flute glass

• A bar spoon or stirrer

How to Make the Perfect Elderflower Fizz

1. Prepare your shaker – Fill your cocktail shaker with ice to chill the ingredients thoroughly.
   
   

2. Add the base flavours – Pour in 50ml of Philosopher’s Daughter Gin, 50ml of elderflower cordial and 25ml of fresh lemon juice.
   
   

3. Shake to chill – Secure the lid and shake well for around 10 seconds until the mixture is cool and lightly frothy.
   
   

4. Strain and pour – Strain into a chilled coupe or flute glass.
   
   

5. Top with prosecco – Gently top up with prosecco, allowing the bubbles to rise through the floral blend.
   
   

6. Garnish and serve – Finish with a dehydrated strawberry or a twist of lemon for an elegant flourish.
   
   

Serve immediately and enjoy the fragrant, sparkling balance of citrus, botanicals and blossom.

Our Tips for Making the Perfect Elderflower Fizz at Home

• Use a quality elderflower cordial – The better the cordial, the brighter the flavour. Look for one with natural ingredients.
  
  

• Fresh lemon juice only – It balances the sweetness and keeps the drink crisp.
  
  

• Don’t overshake – Ten seconds is enough; you’re chilling, not diluting.
  
  

• Chill your prosecco first – Ice-cold prosecco ensures a clean sparkle without excess fizz.
  
  

• Garnish thoughtfully – A twist of lemon adds sharpness, while a dehydrated strawberry brings subtle sweetness and a visual touch of summer.
  
  

Similar Drinks

• Peeping Tom Collins – A crisp gin highball with lemon and soda, equally refreshing.
  
  

• Grapefruit Sour – A zesty gin cocktail with balance and botanical brightness.
  
  

• Passionfruit Martini – A vodka-based modern classic with tropical flair and fizz.
  
  

From Garden Blooms to Bubbly Elegance

The Elderflower Fizz takes inspiration from the British countryside in full bloom. Elderflower has long been a symbol of summer, fragrant, floral, and beautifully balanced when paired with citrus and gin. In this version, Philosopher’s Daughter Gin adds depth and sophistication, its botanical notes perfectly complementing the soft sweetness of elderflower.

Topped with prosecco, the result is a drink that feels both classic and contemporary, light enough for a picnic, refined enough for a celebration. It’s the taste of an English garden party in every sparkling sip.