Elderflower and Lemon Mimosas
Elderflower and Lemon Mimosas are light, refreshing cocktails with soft floral bouquets. So delicious for brunches and warm afternoons!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 4 to 5 Large Strips of Lemon Peel (avoiding the white pith)
- 1/2 Cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (Approximately Two Large Lemons)
- ½ Cup Elderflower Syrup
- ½ Cup Lemon Simple Syrup
- 1 Bottle Prosecco ((750 ml))
- Lemon Twists, Thyme Sprigs, or as desired.
Instructions
- 1
Make Lemon Simple Syrup. In a small saucepan combine water, sugar, and lemon peel. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool. Add lemon juice and stir well.
- 2
Strain and Store. Strain syrup to remove lemon zest and transfer to a glass container. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- 3
Mix the Syrups. In a very small pitcher, mix the elderflower syrup and the lemon simple syrup.
- 4
Make Mimosas. Pour a small amount of Prosecco into each glass. Add 2 tablespoons of the mixed syrups. Top with Prosecco and garnish as desired.