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Cloud Nine

Drink · Mocktail · Serves 1

Non-Alcoholic Elderflower Sparkling
Original Grey Goose Vodka · St-Germain · Vanilla Simple · Japanese Soda

Ingredients

Cocktail
  • White Grape Juice (for vodka)2 oz
  • Elderflower Cordial (for St-Germain)½ oz
  • Vanilla Simple Syrup½ oz
  • Japanese Soda (Ramune or similar)top up
  • Ice—
Vanilla Simple Syrup
  • Sugar1 cup
  • Water1 cup
  • Vanilla Bean or Extract1 pod or 1 tsp
Garnish
  • Lemon twist or cucumber ribbonoptional

Method

  1. Make vanilla simple syrup (if needed). Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved. Add vanilla bean (split) or extract. Simmer 5 minutes, cool. Keeps in the fridge for 2–3 weeks.
  2. Build the drink. Fill a glass or shaker with ice. Add white grape juice, elderflower cordial, and vanilla simple syrup.
  3. Stir or shake gently. A quick stir is enough — you don't want to dilute it too much before adding the soda.
  4. Top with Japanese soda. Pour gently over the back of a spoon to preserve the fizz. Don't stir after adding the soda.
  5. Garnish. Add a lemon twist or cucumber ribbon over the rim. Serve immediately.
💡 The elderflower cordial (Belvoir or Bottle Green) carries the St-Germain floral note almost perfectly — it's the most important swap. White grape juice gives a clean, slightly sweet base like a neutral spirit. Cucumber water also works if you want something lighter and more delicate. Taste before serving — adjust sweet vs. floral ratio to your liking.