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Celestial Citrus Elderflower Mocktail

Discover the divine celestial citrus elderflower mocktail, a gluten-free Spanish dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

🕒 Prep: 10 minutes Cook: None Total: 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Spanish

Allergens

N/A

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice 3/4 cup Elderflower Liquor or Syrup 1 Bottle Sparkling Water (preferably in a champagne flute) Ice Cubes, as needed Orange and Grapefruit Twists, for garnish Edible Gold Leaf, for decoration (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice and grapefruit juice, followed by elderflower liquor or syrup. Stir gently until well combined.
  2. Slowly pour in the sparkling water, creating a gentle fizz without over carbonating the mocktail.
  3. Taste and adjust the sweetness with additional elderflower syrup if necessary.
  4. Fill four elegant glasses with ice cubes and pour the celestial citrus elderflower mocktail over them, leaving enough space for garnish.
  5. Twist orange and grapefruit peels to release their citrusy aroma and place atop each glass, decorating with edible gold leaf if desired.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of citrus and elderflower brings a delicate balance of sweetness and acidity, while sparkling water adds a playful fizz.

Notes

The secret to this celestial mocktail is using freshly squeezed citrus juices and high-quality elderflower liquor or syrup.

Cultural or Historical Background

This mocktail pays homage to the classic Spanish 'Calavera de Limón,' a lemon-based cocktail, with a modern twist.