Here are the best St Germain cocktail recipes for using this popular elderflower liqueur! The bottle is a must-have in your liquor cabinet.

Got a bottle of St Germain and not sure what to do with it? Here are all best St Germain cocktails to put it to use! This popular elderflower liqueur is a newcomer to the scene, but it’s a must-have in your liquor cabinet. It adds a unique floral essence to the finish of any drink! It also tends to make cocktails very drinkable, so watch out! They’ll go down fast!
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Light, fruity or botanical flavors pair well with St Germain, like white wine, citrus, vodka, gin, and champagne. Here are our best St Germain cocktail recipes: you’ll find it adds that little “something” to drinks that just can’t be substituted.
And now, the best St Germain cocktail recipes!
More about St Germain
St Germain is a liqueur that’s made with elderflowers, the small white flowers of an elderberry plant. Here are a few frequently asked questions about this popular liqueur:
- What does St Germain taste like? The flavor is light, sweetly floral, and fragrant. It’s hard to describe until you taste it! It adds a unique smooth finish to the flavor of cocktails.
- When was St Germain invented? 2007. With such a vintage-looking bottle, it certainly seems like it has hundreds of years of history! Possibly invented by monks in the 1500’s? Nope, a guy named Rob invented it in the 2007. (Here’s the story behind it.)
- How do you say St Germain? First off, don’t say “Saint”. It’s actually pronounced “Sahn-jer-MAHN.” But however you want to say it to not sound too pretentious with your friends, go for it!
When to serve these cocktail recipes
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All of these St Germain cocktail recipes are fun and celebratory, perfect for so many occasions! Here are some ideas on when to serve them:
- Dinner party drink
- Happy hour drink
- Bridal shower, bachelorette party, or girls night drink
- Christmas or holiday drink
- Romantic dinner drink
- For the champagne cocktail: Brunch drink (Mother’s Day, etc)
Last updated: May 2020
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