The Markle Sparkle cocktail

I love a good Royal Wedding and the upcoming nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no exception. A party like this deserves a special drink and I’m sure my Markle Sparkle will be sipped at many a get together. Pulling together the best bits of California and Britain is something I’m pretty adept at, so to help you celebrate the big day, I’ve created a party menu with recipes that bring together the best of California and Britain – to reflect both their (and my) homelands. Get the rest of my Royal Wedding party menu and tips here.

The inspiration for the Markle Sparkle

The Palace have confirmed that Meghan and Harry have chosen ‘a lemon elderflower cake that will incorporate the bright flavours of spring. It will be covered with buttercream and decorated with fresh flowers.’  When I saw the flavours of the Violet Cakes wedding cake, I immediately thought how I could turn them into a cocktail (don’t judge). California trees groan with citrus, and gin and elderflower couldn’t be more English. So they marry together as perfectly as the royal couple.

Because there will most likely be non drinkers at your bash, I’m giving you the options to make a booze-full or booze-free version of the Markle Sparkle. Scroll down for some other suitably British and Californian drinks to sip on the big day.