Elderflower Spritz Food

CUCUMBER & ELDERFLOWER SPRITZER

Steps:

• Chop the cucumber into a few chunks, then put in a blender or food processor with the wine and elderflower cordial. Whizz until well blended, then pour through a sieve set over a large bowl or jug. Tip the contents of the sieve back into the machine, whizz again until pulpy, then sieve again into the liquid already collected. Add 1-2 tbsp of the cucumber pulp from the sieve into the liquid and discard the rest. Chill until ready to serve.
• To serve, fill glasses with a few ice cubes and some mint leaves. Pour in enough cucumber base to come halfway up the glass, then top up with soda water.

ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ

Steps:

• Fill a large wine goblet with ice. Carefully pour the champagne over the large cold ice cubes, followed by the St-Germain, and finish with the club soda. Add the lemon wheels and stir slightly.
• Dominant Flavors: floral with pear and grapefruit
• Body: light, effervescent
• Dryness: medium to off-dry
• Complexity: low
• Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: summer fruits like apricot from the champagne against citrus
• Finish: short, sweet
• Glass: large wine goblet

PASSIONFRUIT & ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ

Steps:

• Make sure all the ingredients are well chilled before you start. Ideally chill a flute glass too. Pour all of the ingredients into your glass, taking your time when you add the sparkling water so it doesn't overflow, then stir gently.
• Drop in a few passion fruit seeds to garnish and a lime leaf, if you like.