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ELDERFLOWER-APPLE SPARKLER

No Mother’s Day could be complete without a sparkling drink to celebrate the occasion, and the complementary flavours of elderflower, apple and mint make this sparkler extra special. It can be left non-alcoholic for the whole family to enjoy or can be hardened up with a shot of bourbon each.

½ cup (125 mL) elderflower cordial

3 mint sprigs

2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice

2 cups (500 mL) good-quality apple cider, chilled 1 small apple, thinly sliced crosswise into rounds 1 bottle (750 mL) Italian sparkling water, chilled Bourbon, optional

1 To a pitcher, add elderflower cordial, mint and lemon juice. Muddle with a wooden spoon. Add apple cider and apple slices. Stir to mix. Before serving, add sparkling water. Pour into cups with ice, distributing fruit. Add a shot of bourbon, if desired.

Serves 4