These elderflower cocktails celebrate the fresh, floral flavor of St. Germain. Try elderflower liqueur in everything from a gin & tonic to a champagne cocktail.
Elderflower liqueur is the spirit your home bar has been missing! It brings a fresh, floral flavor to all kinds of drinks, from champagne cocktails to mojitos.
Fresh elderflowers grow on the elder bush, which is the very same plant (Sambucus nigra) that produces the berries used in elderberry syrup, another popular cocktail mixer.
This floral liqueur has lots of versatility and pairs well with a number of spirits and flavors. It is most commonly mixed with gin, champagne and vodka, but it’s also delicious with bourbon, rum, tequila and apéritifs like Aperol. It even works with white wine and sake. It brings the perfect balance to fruity and botanical flavors like citrus, herbs and ginger.
A French liqueur, St. Germain is the most popular brand of elderflower liqueur, though there are likely others at your local liquor store, such as Bols, Fiorente and Chase.
Now, who’s ready to make some elderflower cocktails?! Grab your cocktail shaker and a bottle of St. Germain, and let’s get into the top recipes you can make with this popular liqueur. Hope you find a new favorite!
Psst… not drinking? You can use elderflower syrup to make some elderflower mocktails.
St. Germain Cocktails
The French 77 is an elderflower champagne cocktail that is excellent year-round. It’s essentially an Elderflower French 75, which is made with gin, dry champagne and fresh lemon juice. It is equally refreshing in the summertime or toasting for New Year’s Eve. Add a lemon twist to make it feel a little fancier!
This romantic, floral Elderflower Rose Gimlet has a bouquet of elderflower liqueur, gin and rose water and tastes just like a garden of fresh flowers!
Made with vodka, elderflower liqueur and the juices of pineapple, orange and lime, the Black-Eyed Susan cocktail is a sunny, citrus cocktail for summertime. It's the official drink of the Preakness Stakes horse race.
The Hugo Spritz is a delicious low-alcohol cocktail. This elderflower spritz is so refreshing and the bubbly makes it perfect for sipping!
A craft-style cocktail with gin, St. Germain, and homemade simple syrup. This drink is delicious and refreshing!
This delicious elderflower mojito is a breeze to prepare. You only need 6 ingredients, and the fruity, floral flavor of elderflower pairs beautifully with fresh lime juice and white rum.
This Elderflower Old-Fashioned puts a floral take on the classic bourbon cocktail. It's sweet and light, making it oh-so-refreshing.
When you mix a traditional gin gimlet with St. Germain elderflower liqueur, you get the French Gimlet. It’s a classic cocktail that's shaken and strained and served in a coupe glass, making it feel a little fancy.
Refreshing and flavorful Elderflower Gin Cocktail with tonic water and lemon, this will become your favorite summer drink.
Gin, lemon and elderflower liqueur combine to make this cheery and festive cocktail. A finishing touch of absinthe gives it a sophisticated flavor and complexity.
The refreshing elderflower gin cocktail gets a pop of color and flavor from the addition of blood orange juice. It tastes very clean and fresh, almost like a white sangria.
Elderflower Grapefruit Gin and Tonic is a combination of sweet grapefruit juice, fragrant rosemary and elderflower liqueur added to herbal gin and tonic water. The result is a fresh-tasting, refreshing and beautiful cocktail you can enjoy year-round.
Need a sparkling cocktail that’s perfect for entertaining? This pomegranate cocktail with vodka and St. Germain is just that. It’s a delicious libation any time of the year.
Take the floral, notes of bergamot in classic Earl Grey tea and combine them with the herbal flavors of a good gin. Shake with an egg white for the best fizz!
This elegant cocktail is a simple mixture of pear vodka, elderflower liquor and champagne. It's deliciously elegant and can be served any way you like — in a martini, cocktail or wine glass.
A refreshing combination of peach-flavored iced tea, a peach simple syrup (made with honey!) vodka and elderflower liqueur. This summer cocktail is the perfect way to end a hot day!
Japanese sake plus elderflower liqueur are the perfect match in this bubbly cocktail. The floral notes of elderflower pair well with the fruity flavors of sake, which is Japanese rice wine.
The Port Elderflower cocktail recipe elevates port wine with elderflower liqueur and rum. It's a tasty cocktail that is extra delicious after dinner.
This springy Kiwi Elderflower Smash incorporates prickly pear vodka with a refreshing bouquet of elderflower liqueur, kiwi and lime — plus a kiss of wine, a dash of bitters and a splash of club soda.
This sparkly elderflower vodka cocktail is perfect for the holiday season! Garnish it with fresh flowers for brunch or serve it in champagne flutes for a celebration. It's always a hit.
Which of these St. Germain cocktails will you try first? Let me know in the comments below!
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