
Lemon Elderflower Spritzer
Vodka with elderflower cordial, fresh lemon and soda stirred over ice. Light, floral and done before the kettle boils.
11% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
130 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Vodka1 shot
- Lemon JuiceTop
- Soda Water1/3 cup
- Elderflower Cordial2 tsp
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Lemon Elderflower Spritzer close to the original.
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener
Instead of Soda Water
- Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
- Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge
Instead of Elderflower Cordial
- St-Germain— boozy elderflower
Instructions
Pour all ingredients over ice.
Stir and enjoy!
Pairs well with
Elderflower and lemon fizz light as a garden breeze — dainty snacks float along:
- Cucumber sandwiches
- Lemon curd tartlets
- Elderflower shortbread
- Goat cheese crackers




