Elderflower prosecco with cucumber

Elderflower prosecco with cucumber

Complete any summer party with this light elderflower prosecco cocktail, garnished with cucumber ribbons for extra freshness. Try our elderflower fizz too, for a low-alcohol alternative.

Elderflower prosecco with cucumber

  • Serves icon Serves 8
  • Time icon Hands-on time 10 min

Complete any summer party with this light elderflower prosecco cocktail, garnished with cucumber ribbons for extra freshness. Try our elderflower fizz too, for a low-alcohol alternative.

Ingredients

  • ½ large cucumber
  • Ice cubes to serve
  • 180ml elderflower cordial
  • 750ml bottle prosecco
  • 300ml tonic water or sparkling water
  • Small handful fresh mint leaves
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
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Method

  1. Slice the cucumber lengthways, then use a teaspoon to scrape out and discard the seeds. Peel the cucumber into long, thin ribbons using a Y-shaped peeler (or slice thinly with a sharp knife).
  2. Fill 8 tall glasses with ice, divide the elderflower cordial, prosecco and tonic water equally among the glasses, then add the cucumber ribbons/slices and mint leaves.
  3. Squeeze over the lime wedges, then drop into the glasses. Swirl to mix. Serve with spiced nuts or crisps.

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