A Toast to Spring: The April Blossom Cocktail
April is a month of renewal—when the first blooms appear and the air hums with the promise of warmer days. It’s the perfect time for cocktails that mirror the season: bright, floral, and alive with fresh flavours. Enter the April Blossom Spritz, a drink that captures spring in a glass.
With its blend of citrus, bubbly, and elderflower, this cocktail brings to mind blooming gardens, patio brunches, and sunny afternoons. The elderflower liqueur adds a delicate floral sweetness, while the gin provides a herbal backbone, and the sparkling wine gives it that celebratory fizz.
Whether you’re toasting Easter, hosting a brunch, or simply soaking up the sunshine, this cocktail is the perfect companion for the longer, brighter days ahead.
Bonus: If you prefer a lower-ABV version, swap gin for vodka or reduce it to 1 oz and add more sparkling wine.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. gin
- 1 oz. elderflower liqueur
- 3 oz. sparkling wine
- 1 oz. soda water
- ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon wheel & edible flowers for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Add gin, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice.
- Top with sparkling wine and a splash of soda water.
- Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wheel & edible flowers (like violets or pansies).
