7 St-Germain Cocktails to Try
St-Germaine is a delicious elderflower liqueur that tastes delicious on its own. But it’s perfect in these St-Germaine cocktails featuring gin, rum, vodka and more. It was created in France in the early 20th century. The St. Germaine company is still family-owned and operated, and the liqueur is produced in the same way that it…
St-Germaine is a delicious elderflower liqueur that tastes delicious on its own. But it’s perfect in these St-Germaine cocktails featuring gin, rum, vodka and more.
It was created in France in the early 20th century. The St. Germaine company is still family-owned and operated, and the liqueur is produced in the same way that it was when it was first created.
Tasting Notes
If you’ve never tasted St-Germain, it has a unique and delicate flavor profile that makes it a standout ingredient in cocktails. The liqueur is crafted from fresh, handpicked elderflowers, which impart a fragrant floral aroma and a subtly sweet taste.
On the palate, you can expect notes of pear, lychee, and citrus, along with a hint of honeysuckle. This creates a light, refreshing, and slightly exotic flavor that pairs beautifully with a variety of spirits.
In cocktails, St-Germain acts as both a sweetener and a flavor enhancer. It complements a wide range of drinks, from gin and vodka to champagne and sparkling water.
It’s often used to add complexity to classic cocktails like the French 75 or to create new, inventive drinks. Whether you’re making a simple spritz or an elaborate mixed drink, St-Germain elderflower liqueur brings an elegant touch that can elevate any cocktail experience.
St Germain cocktail Recipes
The Elderflower Martini takes your standard martini recipe and adds touches of St. Germain's elderflower liqueur and lime. The citrus and herb notes of the traditional martini are rounded out by the full-bodied light sweetness of the elderflower.
The St Germain Spritz blends elderflower liqueur with champagne or prosecco and soda water for a floral, bubbly, sparkling drink you will love.
The delicious Port Elderflower cocktail features port wine and elderflower liqueur. There's also some rum to give it caramel notes and a little more kick.
The Summer Heat cocktail makes me think of the feeling of sun on your skin. It's sweet, spicy and bold with hints of lemon and ginger.
The Mistletoe Martini blends the flavor of cranberry with a touch of elderflower. It's a delicious vodka Christmas cocktail most everyone will love.
The March Rain Cocktail is something I created one rainy evening in March, hence the name. I started with sweet liqueurs, which is unusual for me since I generally don’t love sweet cocktails, but it ended up not so sweet, with an even less sweet version that’s just as tasty.
The Berimbau cocktail is another original from Favela Cubana in Greenwich Village. It features Velho Barreiro Cachaça, one of the few cachaças exported from Brazil. It has a sweet, earthy, fruity taste.
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