Ever since I impulse bought my first bottle of St. Germain, I have been on a quest for the ultimate collection of St. Germain cocktail recipes. This sparkling one is my fave!
It’s super easy—we’re talking FOUR ingredients, with nothing you need to prep in advance.It makes any occasion feel extra special and classy.Even when I’m at my most disorganized in the kitchen, as long as I’m holding a glass filled with this St. Germain prosecco cocktail, I appear the picture of poise.With 1.5 ounces of gin or vodka per drink, this St. Germain cocktail tends to make me feel like the picture of poise too.
Sip with caution. This St. Germain cocktail might taste light, but its contents are definitely fit for a celebration!
What Kind of Alcohol is St. Germain?
If you’ve never had St. Germain, it’s an elderflower liqueur.
It was originally created in 2007 , and it was named after the St. Germain-Des-Prés area of Paris. It’s naturally flavored, and each bottle can contain up to 1,000 elderflower blossoms (CRAZY). St. Germain tastes pleasantly floral, lightly herbal, sweet without being sugary, and is surprisingly versatile. Think of it like an elderflower syrup, but better.
I’m never one to add a big, fancy bottle of alcohol to my home bar that I’ll only use once or twice a year. I’ve become a St. Germain person, however, and I truly find myself using it often in a variety of cocktail recipes.
I use it to mix up this St. Germain Margarita.At the holidays, this Cranberry St. Germain Cocktail, which uses cranberry juice, is a favorite.When I’m in a hurry but still want something special for a party, I’ll make a Kir Royale, swapping St. Germain for the cassis.
My favorite, most often made St. Germain cocktail recipe, however, is this one I’m sharing today. It’s a riff on a French 75, a cocktail that can compete with this Skinny Margarita for the biggest piece of my thirsty heart.
How to Make This St. Germain Cocktail
This cocktail takes less than a minute to stir together. It’s refreshing, festive, classy, and surprisingly strong. If you a fan of the gimlet or aperol spritz, I think you’ll love this sparkling St. Germain cocktail too.
The Ingredients
Gin. My favorite way to make this recipe is as a gin St. Germain cocktail. Whether you are new to gin or it’s your go-to, I highly recommend Hendrick’s for this recipe. Hendrick’s is lighter than most gins and has cucumber notes that are a natural, beautiful pairing with St. Germain.
Elderflower Liqueur. a.k.a. St. Germain. Here, it stands in for simple syrup (Translation: you don’t have to plan ahead and make simple syrup for this recipe. WIN.) Since elderflower liqueur has its own sweetness, additional sugar is unnecessary.Fresh Lemon Juice. For fresh, citrus flavor and to balance the drink.
Champagne. The bubbles immediately take this cocktail from simple to elegant!
Lemon Peel. A fun way to garnish your glass!
The Directions
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Recommended Tools to Make St. Germains Cocktail
Cocktail Shaker. This one is beautiful!Jigger. For the most accurate measurements.Citrus Press. This is a great tool for adding citrus juices to drinks!Strainer. To keep ice and other unwanted ingredients from falling into your glass.
The bubbles make this St. Germain cocktail one of my favorite drinks to serve girlfriends, especially for brunch. The fact that it’s so fast to make also makes it one of my go-to choices when I’m hosting happy hour or dinner parties. If you’re looking for a brunch cocktail, bridal shower cocktail, summer cocktail, or a fun signature drink to make the classic cocktail at your house, this recipe, with its classy good looks and light, appealing flavor profile, is a superb selection!
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