A concoction named Corsican Cocktail, a beverage mix.
Kick back and enjoy the taste of two worlds colliding with this unique Mediterranean cocktail, the Corsican Cocktail! Combining the French aperitif Lillet Blanc with Italian digestivo limoncello, this drink is a celebration of multicultural flavors. A dash of elderflower syrup adds a delightful floral note, while club soda gives it a refreshing fizz. Here's how to whip up this deceptively potent delight:
What to Buy: Elderflower syrup offers a sweet, delicate floral flavor and is essential for this cocktail. Look for it at specialty grocers, online, or make it yourself!
Ready for a party? We've made this mix-ahead cocktail portable by combining the base in a bottle and topping with club soda right before serving. But if you're hosting at home, feel free to shake everything together in a punch bowl!
This recipe is a alcohol-infused addition to our Easter Picnic in a Jar menu, perfect for any sunny gathering.
- Yield: 6 delightful cocktails
- Difficulty: Easy peasy
- Total Time: Under 5 minutes
- Active Time: Under 5 minutes
Ingredients (6)
- 13 ounces Lillet Blanc, chilled
- 7 ounces limoncello, chilled
- 3 1/2 ounces elderflower syrup
- 1 3/4 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 (10-ounce) bottle club soda, chilled
- 6 lemon twists (optional)
Instructions
- In a large measuring cup or medium bowl, combine the Lillet, limoncello, elderflower syrup, and lemon juice. Using a funnel, transfer this delicious mixture to a 3-cup-capacity bottle with a tightfitting lid and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
- When ready to serve, pour about 4 ounces of this refreshing mix into a chilled glass and top with about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 ounces of the club soda. To impress your friends, garnish with a lemon twist! (Alternatively, combine all of the ingredients except the lemon twists in a 5-cup punch bowl and serve immediately.)
Want to create a cocktail inspired by the flavors of Corsica? Consider combining ingredients like citrus fruits (clementine, orange), herbs (mint, fennel), and local spirits to create a truly Corsican-inspired cocktail experience! 🇫🇷🇮🇹🍹
This unique Mediterranean cocktail, the Corsican Cocktail, blends elderflower syrup with Lillet Blanc, limoncello, and club soda for a delightful fusion of flavors from both France and Italy. The recipe yields 6 cocktails and takes under 5 minutes to prepare. You can store the base in a bottle for a ready-to-serve mix or shake everything together in a punch bowl at home. To try more Corsican-inspired cocktails, experiment with local spirits, citrus fruits, and herbs like fennel and mint.
