Elderflower Guava Mimosa (Printable Version)

A refreshing brunch cocktail with floral elderflower, tropical guava, and champagne.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cocktail

01 - 1 cup chilled guava nectar
02 - 1/2 cup elderflower liqueur
03 - 1 bottle chilled champagne or sparkling wine

→ Garnish

04 - Edible flowers or thin guava slices

# Directions:

01 - Pour 1/4 cup guava nectar into each champagne flute
02 - Add 2 tablespoons elderflower liqueur to each glass
03 - Top each flute gently with chilled champagne or sparkling wine until full
04 - Stir gently to combine all ingredients
05 - Garnish with edible flowers or guava slice if desired and serve immediately

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks and tastes far fancier than the five minutes it takes to make, which means you can impress people without stress.
  • The floral notes from elderflower transform a basic mimosa into something your guests will actually remember and ask you to make again.
  • It works beautifully for both intimate mornings and larger brunches without requiring you to learn any cocktail techniques.
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are the silent killer of this drink, so set out your flutes and champagne bottle in the freezer for at least fifteen minutes before you start pouring.
  • The order of assembly matters because champagne on top keeps everything layered and beautiful, while pouring it first lets the other ingredients sink to the bottom and muddy your presentation.
03 -
  • Pre-chill your champagne flutes in the freezer for at least fifteen minutes before assembling, because a cold glass keeps your drink perfectly chilled from the first sip to the last.
  • The secret to layered beauty is pouring the champagne slowly and last, which creates those gorgeous color gradients that make people reach for their phones to take photos.
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