Vigneron’s Toast: English Elegance in a Glass
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Ingredients
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60 ml English dry gin
(Choose a botanical-rich English gin for freshness)
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30 ml Elderflower cordial
(Use good quality, preferably homemade or artisanal elderflower cordial)
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15 ml Lemon juice
(Freshly squeezed)
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90 ml Sparkling wine
(Chilled Brut or English sparkling wine preferably)
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2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
(For garnish and subtle herb aroma)
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to fill - Ice Cubes
(Use clear, fresh ice for best dilution control)
(Choose a botanical-rich English gin for freshness)
(Use good quality, preferably homemade or artisanal elderflower cordial)
(Freshly squeezed)
(Chilled Brut or English sparkling wine preferably)
(For garnish and subtle herb aroma)
(Use clear, fresh ice for best dilution control)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail glass (200ml approx.)
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 10 mg
- Iron: 0.1 mg
Instructions
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1 - Chill Glasses:
Place two cocktail glasses in the fridge or freezer to chill while preparing the drink.
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2 - Mix Base Ingredients:
In a mixing glass or shaker filled halfway with ice, pour the English dry gin, elderflower cordial, and fresh lemon juice.
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3 - Stir Gently:
Using a bar spoon, gently stir the mixture for about 20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients well.
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4 - Strain and Top Up:
Strain the mixed liquid into the chilled cocktail glasses, over fresh ice cubes. Top each glass with sparkling wine gently to retain bubbles.
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5 - Garnish and Serve:
Garnish each cocktail with a fresh thyme sprig (optional) and serve immediately to enjoy the crisp, herbal aroma.
Place two cocktail glasses in the fridge or freezer to chill while preparing the drink.
In a mixing glass or shaker filled halfway with ice, pour the English dry gin, elderflower cordial, and fresh lemon juice.
Using a bar spoon, gently stir the mixture for about 20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients well.
Strain the mixed liquid into the chilled cocktail glasses, over fresh ice cubes. Top each glass with sparkling wine gently to retain bubbles.
Garnish each cocktail with a fresh thyme sprig (optional) and serve immediately to enjoy the crisp, herbal aroma.
More About: Vigneron’s Toast: English Elegance in a Glass
Vigneron’s Toast: An English Celebration in a Glass
The Vigneron’s Toast is a delightful English cocktail that weaves together the old traditions of English horticulture and distillation, creating a crisp and floral drink perfect for celebrations or quiet evenings. Centered on a rich botanical English gin complemented by elderflower cordial—a floral syrup derived from the blossom of the elderberry—the cocktail embodies a harmony between spirited depth and fragrant delicacy.
History & Cultural Significance
Elderflower has a storied place in English culture, historically used in cordials, syrups, and punches especially as a seasonal treat throughout the late spring and summer. The English gin revolution sparked renewed interest in botanicals, inspiring bartenders to craft unique cocktails emphasizing the fresh essence of regional herbs and blooms—this drink honors that pallet while giving a subtle nod to England’s sparkling wine production, which has surged globally over the past two decades.
Unique Aspects
Unlike traditional cocktails that rely solely on strong spirits, the Vigneron’s Toast integrates sparkling wine, enhancing both texture and taste with effervescent crispness and subtle fruit notes. This addition emphasizes the celebratory nature embedded in its name "Vigneron" reflecting a winegrower's salute or toast.
Easy to prepare yet elegant to present, the drink’s garnish of fresh thyme adds a light grey-green aromatic layer to each sip, complementing the elderflower’s honeyed floral quality and the gin’s juniper brightness.
Tips & Notes
- Use the best quality botanical English gin you can source; London dry styles with complex herbal profiles work especially well.
- Elderflower cordial can vary widely in sweetness—adjust the quantity to balance tartness with lemon juice and alcohol base.
- Chill all components well and stir gently to preserve sparkling wine bubbles for a perfect fizz.
- For a non-alcoholic version, consider elderflower tonic water and sparkling grape juice swaps.
This cocktail captures an essence of modern English drink culture that respects its traditional roots while celebrating innovation and sensory refinement. Perfect for summer gatherings, garden parties, or as an aperitif, the Vigneron’s Toast is as inviting in story as it is in taste.
