Buffet Citrus Sparkler

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A sparkling, light cocktail combining fresh citrus and sparkling wine, designed to celebrate with the highest quality and brightest flavors. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together fresh grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 130 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 130 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice cubes and add 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, and 1/4 oz simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled flute glass.
  4. Step 4: Top carefully with 3 oz sparkling wine, pouring slowly to preserve bubbles.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by expressing a grapefruit twist over the surface and resting it on the rim.

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