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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.

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⚠️ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites

📋 Build🥃 Champagne Flute🧊 none🍋 Lemon twist👅 floral, effervescent, elegant, light, aromatic

📊 Servings:1

Ingredients

4 ozprosecco(or German Sekt)
½ ozelderflower liqueur
1 dashangostura bitters
🍋Lemon twist(garnish)

🔧 Tools

bar spoon

Instructions

Add elderflower liqueur to a chilled champagne flute.
Add a dash of bitters.
Top slowly with cold Sekt or Prosecco.
Garnish with a lemon twist.

📜 History

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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~11% ABV

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