Elderflower Guava Mimosa (Printable)

Tropical floral champagne cocktail with guava nectar and elderflower liqueur for elegant brunch entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Cocktail Components

01 - 1 cup chilled guava nectar
02 - 1/2 cup elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
03 - 1 bottle (750 ml) chilled champagne or sparkling wine

→ Garnish

04 - Edible flowers or thin guava slices

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pour 1/4 cup guava nectar into each champagne flute.
02 - Add 2 tablespoons elderflower liqueur to each glass.
03 - Gently top each flute with chilled champagne or sparkling wine until full.
04 - Stir gently to combine flavors.
05 - Garnish with edible flowers or a slice of guava, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The guava adds tropical sweetness that balances the champagnes natural acidity
  • Elderflower liqueur creates this sophisticated floral note everyone asks about
  • Ready in five minutes but looks like something from a fancy cocktail bar
02 -
  • Champagne flutes keep the bubbles lively longer than wide glasses
  • Pouring the champagne slowly down the side of the glass prevents too much fizz from escaping
  • The guava nectar settles to the bottom creating the prettiest gradient effect
03 -
  • Buy extra guava nectar because guests will want seconds
  • The ratio of 2 parts champagne to 1 part juice mixture keeps it balanced
  • Elderflower syrup is half as sweet as liqueur so adjust amounts accordingly
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