German Sparkler
An elegant sparkling wine cocktail featuring German Sekt with elderflower and a whisper of bitters, bridging traditional German winemaking with modern cocktail sensibilities.
- 4 ozprosecco(or German Sekt)
- ½ ozelderflower liqueur
- 1 dashangostura bitters
- Lemon twistgarnish
- 1Add elderflower liqueur to a chilled champagne flute.
- 2Add a dash of bitters.
- 3Top slowly with cold Sekt or Prosecco.
- 4Garnish with a lemon twist.
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Sekt is Germany's answer to Champagne, with production dating to the early 19th century. The German Sparkler celebrates this tradition while incorporating the elderflower flavors popular throughout German-speaking countries, creating a sophisticated aperitif suited to celebrations and casual gatherings alike.
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