There is a window in spring when elderflower is everywhere — hedgerows, cordials, the back of every good bar — and we think Cunard is a perfect match for it. This spritz pairs the crisp, saline character of our dry vermouth with floral elderflower and a long pour of sparkling wine. It barely needs a recipe: build, top, drink.
Ingredients
- 45 ml Cunard English Dry Vermouth
- 15 ml elderflower liqueur
- 90 ml dry sparkling wine
- Cucumber slice + elderflower sprig (garnish)
Method
Step 1: Build over ice
Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add Cunard and elderflower liqueur.
Step 2: Top and stir
Top with chilled sparkling wine and give a single gentle stir to combine.
Step 3: Garnish and serve
Garnish with a long cucumber slice and a small elderflower sprig if you can find one. Serve while cold and effervescent.
Tasting Notes
Floral elderflower and crisp Cunard vermouth sit beautifully together, with sparkling wine adding lift and length. Light, aromatic and endlessly drinkable.
About Cunard English Dry Vermouth
Cunard English Dry Vermouth is a crisp, maritime-inspired dry vermouth handmade in South London by Asterley Bros.