Cocktails

Lemon Elderflower Spritzer

Lemon Elderflower Spritzer is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans floral and sparkling. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 9.8% ABV and roughly 140 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic9.8% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

140 kcalCalories

9.8%ABV

7.4gSugar

10.6gCarbs

1.06Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2 tspElderflower cordialOther
1 shotVodkaBase Spirit
1/3 cupSoda WaterMixer
TopFresh Lemon JuiceJuice

How to Make It

Pour all ingredients over ice, stir and enjoy!Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Floral Sparkling

Supporting notes

Citrus Aromatic Sweet Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.
Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
CelebrationSuggested from its sparkling notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Seafood Ceviche Salads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka1 shot

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Soda Water1/3 cup

Carbonated WaterGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Carbonated water is usually a close substitute for soda water.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Club SodaGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Club soda is usually a close substitute for soda water.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sparkling WaterGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Sparkling water is usually a close substitute for soda water.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Tonic WaterNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use only if you want a tonic-style drink.
What changes: Tonic water is not a neutral replacement for soda water; it adds bitterness and sweetness.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Fresh Lemon JuiceTop

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes: Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer?: The Lemon Elderflower Spritzer is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 9.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 140 calories.
What does a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer taste like?: Lemon Elderflower Spritzer has a flavour profile featuring Floral, Sparkling, Citrus, Aromatic. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer?: Lemon Elderflower Spritzer pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer?: The Lemon Elderflower Spritzer has an ABV of approximately 9.8%. That's approximately 1.06 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 140 kcal, 7.4g sugar, 10.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer typically served?: Lemon Elderflower Spritzer is often suggested for Celebration, Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer?: If you enjoy Lemon Elderflower Spritzer, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Lemon Elderflower Spritzer at home?: Yes. The Lemon Elderflower Spritzer uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Lemon Elderflower Spritzer with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.