Springtime Sloe Gin Spritzer: Flawless Sloe Gin Elderflower Cocktail
Sep 07, 2025
If you want a sloe gin elderflower cocktail with real elegance, this Springtime Spritzer is your girl. It is floral. It is bright. It is layered. A roses lime cordial gimlet has its place, but this drink brings a fresher, more romantic mood. Spring in a glass.
El Guapo Rose Cordial teams up with sloe gin, elderflower and white wine to create a cocktail that feels soft and sophisticated. It is simple to build and looks like you tried harder than you did.
The Best Sloe Gin Elderflower Cocktail
Created by our friend @the.sauceress, this beauty celebrates spring. Sloe gin adds berry depth. Elderflower brings delicate floral sweetness. White wine and bubbles lift the drink and create a subtle layered effect that always gets compliments. It is light. It is refreshing. It is pretty without being precious.
Ingredients for One Cocktail
- 1.5 oz Sloe Gin
- 0.5 oz Saint Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 0.5 oz El Guapo™ Rose Cordial
- 1 oz Lemon juice
- 2 oz White wine (not too dry but not very sweet)
- 2 oz sparkling water
- Fresh lemon wheels & garden flowers, for garnish
How To Make It
- Add the sloe gin, elderflower liqueur and Rose Cordial to a glass.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour in the lemon juice.
- Slowly add the white wine to create a gentle layered effect.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Finish with a lemon wheel and a few garden flowers.
- Give it a soft stir before enjoying.
The Aromatic Modifiers for a Spring Spritzer
This spritzer builds on the bones of a classic gimlet but brings more nuance. Rose Cordial adds a delicate floral note that ties the sloe berry and elderflower together. The result is layered and aromatic with serious flavor. It is a standout alternative to a roses lime cordial gimlet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sloe gin cocktail?
It is a cocktail built around sloe gin, a liqueur made from gin and sloe berries. It brings deep color and fruity complexity.
How is this different from a gimlet?
A gimlet uses gin and lime cordial. This drink adds sloe gin, elderflower, Rose Cordial, white wine and bubbles for a lighter, more floral spritzer.
What is El Guapo™ Rose Cordial?
It is a floral cordial made to bring soft rose flavor to cocktails. It adds balance and elegance to this recipe.
Can I substitute the white wine?
You can, but we recommend keeping it. The wine adds body and rounds out the floral notes.
