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Light, refreshing, and bubbly are perfect words to describe the St Germain Spritz, complementing the French liqueur with Prosecco and club soda. While the name might evoke thoughts of an old refined cocktail, this spritz is actually a modern recipe devised specifically for its namesake liqueur brand. Nonetheless, while new, this is a perfect aperitif that is delicate and sweet with an unmistakable elderflower flavor.
Bar Tools
- Jigger
- Stirrer
- Peeler
To Serve: in a Collins or wine glass
Ingredients (1 Serving)
- 1.5 oz. St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 2 oz. Prosecco
- 2 oz. club soda
To Garnish: with a lemon twist
How to Make
Fill your glass with ice and pour the St Germain first, followed by Prosecco and club soda, then stir. Add a lemon twist and serve.
Nutritional Facts and ABV
- ABV (alcohol by volume): 9.5%
- Calories: 202.5 calories
- Total carbohydrates: 17.1 grams
- Total added sugar: 17.9 grams
History
The St Germain brand has only been around since 2007 and it was created to be a versatile liqueur light enough to complement a wide variety of cocktails. Thus, the St-Germain Spritz recipe was made to market the elderflower-flavored liqueur in a drink where it would be featured rather than playing sidekick to the other gin- or sparkling wine-focused cocktails it’s most often used for. There is less St Germain by volume in the official recipe than its other ingredients but as the company says itself, it’s “the cherry on top” of it all. From a marketing perspective, the signature spritz accomplished its job by highlighting the unique flavor of the French liqueur, which adds notes of pear, passionfruit, and even citrus.
FAQ
Is there a replacement for St Germain?
Like Coke and Pepsi are to your classic cola beverages, St Germain can be to elderflower liqueurs. In other words, there are other elderflower liqueurs and even elderflower syrups you can find and may even prefer, but St Germain has its own distinct taste.
Note: Pronunciation does matter.
Be sure to pronounce it sahn-jer-MAHN if you plan to order this drink at a bar or will be asking somebody to help you find the liqueur at the grocery store.
