St-Germain Summer Cocktails
Make this a summer of Spritz
St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur is the bedrock of many summer cocktails, from the classic Spritz to a refreshing Royale, and you can stock up on everything you need to make these sunshine serves right here. What could be better than sitting out in the good weather and imbibing the elegant, refreshing flavour of fresh elderflower?
Crafted in France with hand-picked elderflowers, St-Germain brings floral finesse to any serve. Whether you’re mixing for a garden party, a rooftop gathering, or simply fancy a change from the usual G&T, this is your go-to. It’s mixable, sophisticated, and oh-so-sippable.
The story of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
This exquisite French creation was the world’s first elderflower liqueur and remains the go-to for bartenders and drinkers across the world who want to add the essence of fresh elderflowers to their mixed drinks and cocktails.
The Hugo Spritz cocktail
First appearing in northern Italy in 2005, this sumptuous spritz won people’s hearts across Europe and continues to take the drinks scene by storm. Sit back, relax, and be transported to aperitivo hour in the Italian Alps with this delicate and beautifully balanced Hugo Spritz.
St-Germain Hugo Spritz
The cocktail of the summer? This is the kind of drink you make, and everybody around you asks for a sip. Be sure to share the love.
Ingredients
60ml Sparkling wine
60ml Soda water
Mint leaves
Lime wedge
Method
1. Combine St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, sparkling wine and soda water in a spritz glass over ice.
2. Stir and garnish with mint leaves and a wedge of lime.
More St-Germain summer serves
If you want more cocktails ideal for sipping in the sun, then look no further, we’ve got a twist on a classic Margarita and a tasty Hugo Rosé Spritz for you to enjoy below.
St-Germain Margarita
A bright, floral twist on the classic with elderflower liqueur and a zesty kick of lime.
Ingredients
20ml Fresh Lime Juice
Lime wedge
Method
1. Combine the St‑Germain, Tequila and fresh lime juice into a shaker.
2. Add ice into the shaker and shake vigorously until it is nicely chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a lime wedge.
Hugo Rosé Spritz
A real garden party in a glass, this is sparkling, floral, and effortlessly chic.
Ingredients
60ml Martini Rosé Prosecco (or still rosé wine)
60ml Soda water
Mint leaves
Lime wedge
Method
1. Pour St‑Germain over ice in a glass.
2. Add mint and top with rosé sparkling wine and sparkling water.
3. Stir to combine all of the ingredients and garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
