Elderflower gin fizz

• lemon juice25ml ml
• elderflower cordial1 tbsp tbsp
• gin↗50ml ml
• elderflower liqueur↗25ml ml

  (or add another 25 ml of gin)

• ice
• chilled sparkling wine75ml ml
• sprig of lemon thyme↗

  or mint leaf

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pour the lemon juice, elderflower cordial, gin and elderflower liqueur (if desired) into a cocktail shaker. Add a generous handful of ice and shake until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.

2. 2

   Strain the cocktail into two champagne flutes or coupe glasses, then slowly top up with sparkling wine. Garnish each glass with a small sprig of lemon thyme or a mint leaf.