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April Showers Spritz

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blackberry, Elderflower, Lemon, pink, spring, Spritz, summer, Vodka
Servings: 1
Author: Jenna Haley

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz lemon juice
  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz sparkling wine Prosecco works great
  • 0.5 oz blackberry syrup*
  • Lemon wheel for garnish
  • Fresh blackberries for garnish
  • Bar Spoon

*Blackberry Simple Syrup:

Instructions

*Blackberry Simple Syrup:

  • Add blackberries, water, and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Lightly mash the blackberries as they warm to help release their juice.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool for 20 minutes.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container, pressing gently on the solids to extract the liquid.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

April Shower's Spritz Instructions:

  • Add vodka, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake lightly until chilled.
  • Strain into a stemmed wine glass over fresh ice.
  • Top with Prosecco and stir together.
  • Add a lemon wheel to the rim, and place a few blackberries on a cocktail pick into the drink.
  • Slowly pour the blackberry syrup over the back of a spoon so it sinks and drips downward through the drink. This creates a "rainy" visual as the syrup sinks down.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your April Showers Spritz

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use fresh lemon juice for a brighter, cleaner taste
  • Chill your glass ahead of time to keep the drink colder longer
  • Pour the syrup slowly to get that layered look
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