The Perfect Strawberry Champagne Cocktail with Lemon Cordial

Looking for an elegant strawberry champagne cocktail? This delicious recipe is a simple and refreshing cocktail with lemon cordial. It perfectly blends fresh strawberries with a hint of citrus and a celebratory sparkle, making it the ideal drink for any occasion. This is a great way to use El Guapo™ Lemon Cordial to create a balanced and beautiful drink that's easy to make at home.

The Strawberry Champagne Cocktail Recipe

This recipe makes one cocktail.

Ingredients

• 3 strawberries, quartered
• 1.5 oz Aperol
• 1.75 oz El Guapo™ Lemon Cordial
• Prosecco
• 6 dashes El Guapo™ Summer Berries Bitters

Instructions

1. In a clean shaker, muddle the quartered strawberries with the El Guapo™ Lemon Cordial.
2. Add the Aperol and fill the shaker with ice.
3. Shake the mixture vigorously until it is well chilled.
4. Strain the liquid into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Top the drink off with Prosecco and the El Guapo™ Summer Berries Bitters just before serving.

Flavor Profile: A Celebration of Summer

This cocktail with lemon cordial is a vibrant drink that's both sweet and zesty. The muddled strawberries provide a fresh, fruity base, while the Aperol adds a bittersweet complexity. The El Guapo™ Lemon Cordial gives the drink a bright, citrusy backbone that balances the sweetness of the fruit. When topped with sparkling Prosecco, the drink becomes light, crisp, and effervescent. The final touch of El Guapo™ Summer Berries Bitters enhances the fruity notes, creating a sophisticated strawberry champagne cocktail that is perfect for warm weather or celebratory events.

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Frequently Asked Questions 

What is a lemon cordial?

 A lemon cordial is a sweet, citrus-flavored syrup used as a mixer in cocktails and other beverages. It provides a consistent balance of lemon flavor and sweetness, simplifying the cocktail-making process.

Can I use Champagne instead of Prosecco?

Yes, you can easily substitute Champagne for Prosecco in this recipe. While both are sparkling wines, Prosecco tends to be slightly sweeter with a fruitier flavor, while Champagne is often drier with more complex, toasty notes.

What is the difference between Prosecco, Champagne, and Cava?

All three are sparkling wines, but they come from different regions and are made using different methods. Champagne is from the Champagne region of France and is made using the traditional method. Prosecco is from the Veneto region of Italy and is made using the Charmat method. Cava is from Spain and is also made using the traditional method.

Can I make this cocktail in a large batch for a party?

Yes, you can easily scale this recipe for a party. Simply multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you need and mix the non-bubbly components in a pitcher ahead of time. Add the Prosecco and bitters to each glass just before serving to keep it sparkling.