By Jason Plummer, The Barrel Aged Dad
You can’t properly ring in the New Year without some bubbly, and thanks to DoorDash’s alcohol delivery in select cities, you won’t need to leave the house to stock up your bar.
Follow my easy steps below and learn how to make a super simple sparkling cocktail that is sure to please any crowd. It requires just three ingredients and elegantly straddles the line between sweet and tart.
You will need:
1. Elderflower liqueur: Made from the flowers of the elderberry tree, this adds amazing aromatics and the perfect sweetness to the cocktail. Splurge on this, thank me later.
2. Fresh grapefruit juice: The bittersweet juice is the perfect balance to the sweetness of the elderflower liqueur. In this cocktail, it adds some color as well.
3. Sparkling wine: I went with a dry Prosecco to avoid an overly sweet cocktail, but almost any sparkling wine will suffice. You don’t have to spend a fortune either, this was under $15 per bottle.
Instructions:
· Add 1 oz Elderflower liqueur to a flute or coupe glass
· Add 1 oz grapefruit juice
· Top with very cold sparkling wine
· Garnish with a twist (optional)
Bonus: I’m a fan of batched cocktails freeing up the host to interact with guests, instead of making drinks, and this cocktail is no different. You can batch the elderflower and grapefruit juice ahead of time by placing equal parts in an air tight container and storing in the fridge. When it comes time to serve, just pour in 2 ounces of your batched mix and top with sparkling wine. I’d advise batching no more than 24 hours in advance since it’s fresh fruit juice.
Last but not least: we’re giving away $100 in DoorDash credits plus a $100 Essential Cocktail Kit from The Barrel Aged Dad. To enter, find us on Instagram and look for the official entry post! Click here for terms and conditions.
Cheers and Happy New Year!
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