Citrus-Infused Best of Worlds Spritz
A lively spritz blending fresh citrus with sparkling wine and a touch of elderflower for an effervescent toast to life’s finest moments. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together dry sparkling wine, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice 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.
Ingredients
- 3 oz dry sparkling wine
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz club soda
- enough for glass ice cubes
- 1 thin lemon wheel
- 1 small sprig fresh thyme sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a large wine glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Pour in 1 oz elderflower liqueur and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice.
- Step 3: Slowly add 3 oz dry sparkling wine to preserve bubbles.
- Step 4: Top with 1 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating a thin lemon wheel on the surface and resting a fresh thyme sprig alongside the rim for aroma.





