Winter Bloom is a light, floral holiday cocktail that blends elderflower elegance with bright citrus and gentle sweetness. Built with LAVA Sweet & Sour Mix for clean balance and LAVA Simple Syrup for smooth roundness, this cocktail is crisp, refreshing, and softly festive. Finished with bubbles and a sugared rim, Winter Bloom feels celebratory without being heavy, making it ideal for holiday gatherings, winter brunch, or an elegant aperitif.
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Winter Bloom Recipe
A floral citrus vodka fizz with elderflower, grapefruit, and LAVA Sweet & Sour Mix.
- Total Time: 3
- Yield: 1
Ingredients
• 1.75 oz vodka
• 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
• 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 0.75 oz LAVA Sweet & Sour Mix
• 0.25 oz LAVA Simple Syrup
• 2–3 oz club soda or sparkling water
• Rim: sugar or citrus sugar
• Garnish: grapefruit wedge + mint or rosemary sprig
• Ice: cubes
Instructions
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Prepare a coupe glass with a sugar or citrus-sugar rim.
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Fill the glass with ice.
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Add vodka, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, LAVA Sweet & Sour Mix, and LAVA Simple Syrup.
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Stir gently to combine and chill.
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Top with club soda or sparkling water.
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Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and mint or rosemary sprig.
Notes
• Use rosemary for a more winter-forward aroma; mint keeps it bright and fresh.
• Swap vodka for gin to enhance botanical notes.
• Prosecco can replace soda for a more festive sparkle.
• Approx 150–180 calories depending on bubbles used.
- Prep Time: 3
- Method: Build and top
