Two Ways to St. Germain

The French Elderflower liqueur is in full bloom with these springtime spirits.

This season, I’m crushing on more than just tulips in a vase. Flowers have made their way into my cocktails, too.

An all-natural product from France, St. Germain is a liqueur made from elderflower blossoms that grow in the French Alps. After an interesting creation process, which includes transporting the picked flowers via bicycle, the end result is a sweet liqueur with hints of pear and lychee.

The bottle itself is simply delightful.

Cocktail recipes that call for St. Germain are popping up everywhere! It’s unique flavor is a great addition to classic drinks and new concoctions, as well.

Here are two St. Germain spirits that I love serving up at the restaurant:

Prosecco Cocktail

You will need:
1 oz. St. Germain liqueur
1 oz. Tito’s Vodka
Prosecco
Lemon twist for garnish

Directions:

1. Add St. Germain liqueur and Tito’s Vodka to a shaker with ice.

2. Stir gently to chill.

3. Strain into a champagne flute.

4. Top with Prosecco.

5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Peartini

You will need:
2 oz. St. Germain liqueur
2 oz. Absolut Pears Vodka (alternative: Grey Goose La Poire)
2-3 lime wedges

Directions:

1. Add St. Germain liqueur and Absolut Pears Vodka to a shaker with ice. Squeeze in 2 lime wedges.

2. Shake well.

3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

4. Garnish with lime.

Again, there are SO many ways to use this product – these drinks are just two of my favorites. The next one I want to try is called Sangria Flora:

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Have you ever used St. Germain liqueur? Feel free to share your favorite recipe below!

Related articles:

St. Germain Liqueur: What It Is, And What To Do With It {Huffington Post}

More Elderflower Cocktails {About.com}

St. Germain Essential Facts and How You Should Drink It {Liquor.com}

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