Elderflower Guava Mimosa (Print Version)

A vibrant brunch cocktail combining elderflower liqueur, tropical guava nectar, and champagne for an elegant twist on the classic mimosa.

# Components:

→ 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 a slice of guava if desired and serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like liquid sunshine and tastes like a sophisticated tropical escape without the pretension.
  • Five minutes from fridge to sip means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of being stuck behind the bar.
  • The elderflower adds an unexpected floral whisper that makes people ask what your secret is.
02 -
  • Temperature is everything; if any component isn't cold, the whole drink suffers—chill your flutes in the freezer for five minutes before you start.
  • The elderflower liqueur is potent in flavor, so resist the urge to pour generously; those 2 tablespoons are measured for a reason, and adjusting after is always easier than trying to save an over-floraled cocktail.
03 -
  • If you can't find guava nectar, passion fruit or mango nectar creates a similarly lovely tropical moment, though the flavor profile shifts slightly in a delicious way.
  • Buy an extra bottle of champagne you actually want to drink, because someone will ask for a glass of it straight while you're making these, and you'll be grateful you're prepared.
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