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The Final Whistle
A crisp, triumphant elderflower and lime fizz with a cucumber ribbon — clean, celebratory, and built for the moment the final whistle blows.
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Prep time
7 min
Total time
7 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Bright & refreshing
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Simple ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Perfect for occasions
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
- 1.5 oz Belvoir Elderflower Cordial
- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 6 oz sparkling water (Topo Chico or Fever-Tree)
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced into ribbons
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel and cucumber ribbon, for garnish
- Fresh mint sprig, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
Using a vegetable peeler, peel long, thin ribbons from the cucumber. Set aside for garnish.
- 2
Build the drink
In a shaker, combine the elderflower cordial, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- 3
Add the finishing touch
Add ice and shake for 10 seconds — just enough to chill without over-diluting.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Strain into two chilled wine glasses or tall glasses filled with fresh ice.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Top each glass with 3 oz sparkling water, pouring slowly to preserve the bubbles.
- 6
Garnish & serve
Drape a cucumber ribbon around the inside of each glass.
- 7
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and a fresh mint sprig.
- 8
Garnish & serve
Serve immediately — the elderflower aroma is most vibrant when cold and freshly poured.
Recipe Tips
- Chill the sparkling water in the freezer for 15 minutes before using — colder water retains carbonation longer.
- For a batch version, combine the cordial, lime, and simple syrup in a pitcher. Add sparkling water per glass at serving time.
- Add a few drops of butterfly pea flower tea to the bottom of the glass before pouring for a color-changing effect — the lime juice will turn it from blue to purple.
Make It Your Own
For a crowd: Mix lime and floral syrup in a pitcher, then add sparkling water to individual glasses or immediately before service.
Easy swaps: Use lemon in place of lime for a softer citrus profile. Use a mild floral syrup sparingly if elderflower syrup is unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it without elderflower?
Yes. A lime spritz with a mint garnish is still refreshing and celebratory.
Why add sparkling water last?
It keeps the bubbles active and the aroma fresh.
Is it very sweet?
It should be light; reduce floral syrup until lime remains noticeable.
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