St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
Elegant, floral, and timelessly French, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur is crafted from fresh, hand-picked elderflowers harvested in the French Alps and blended with fine spirit and cane sugar. Bottled at 20% ABV, it offers a graceful balance of sweetness, floral perfume, and citrus brightness.
Produced with meticulous care and housed in its signature Belle Époque bottle, St-Germain stands as a symbol of modern French refinement. Whether mixed into a St-Germain Spritz, shaken in a cocktail, or enjoyed neat, it delivers a taste of springtime elegance and artisanal luxury - fresh, floral, and unmistakably sophisticated.
Delicate, aromatic, and effortlessly elegant, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur captures the ephemeral beauty of wild elderflowers gathered during a few short weeks each spring in the French Alps. Often described as “spring in a bottle,” St-Germain balances natural floral perfume with gentle citrus, pear, and honey notes, resulting in a liqueur of remarkable finesse and versatility.
Celebrated worldwide for its distinctive Art Deco bottle and refined taste, St-Germain has become a modern classic — an essential ingredient in contemporary cocktails and a hallmark of French artisanal craftsmanship.
Founded in 2007 by Robert J. Cooper, St-Germain was inspired by the centuries-old French tradition of elderflower liqueurs. Now produced in France under the Bacardi-Martini Group, it continues to uphold its artisanal roots, from hand-harvested blossoms to meticulous small-batch blending.
Named after the vibrant St-Germain-des-Prés district of Paris, the brand embodies modern elegance and timeless French artistry — bridging tradition, creativity, and contemporary mixology.
Style: Floral Liqueur (Elderflower)
Region: Savoie, France
Producer: St-Germain (Bacardi-Martini Group)
Distillation / Production: Hand-picked wild elderflowers are macerated in neutral spirit, then blended with eau-de-vie, pure cane sugar, and spring water
Botanical Source: Fresh wild elderflowers (Sambucus nigra) harvested annually in the French Alps
Maturation: Rested post-blending to harmonize floral oils and sweetness
Cask Influence: None — stainless steel resting maintains floral purity
Filtration / Proofing: Lightly filtered for clarity and brightness
Appearance: Pale golden straw with a slight green shimmer
ABV: 20 %
Nose:
Freshly picked elderflower, pear blossom, and light citrus with subtle lychee and honey.
Palate:
Soft and floral — notes of white flowers, sweet pear, grapefruit zest, and subtle tropical fruit. Silky texture and balanced sweetness.
Finish:
Clean and lingering — delicate elderflower and citrus with a touch of honeyed warmth.
Overall Character:
Elegant, fresh, and aromatic — a quintessential floral liqueur with French refinement.
Neat:
Serve chilled or over ice as a fragrant aperitif.
Cocktails:
An essential liqueur for modern mixology — perfect in:
St-Germain Spritz (with Champagne and soda)
Elderflower Collins
French 75 Twist
Elderflower Margarita
Hugo Cocktail
Culinary Use:
Adds floral sweetness to desserts, sorbets, or fruit dishes.
Food Pairings:
Lemon or berry tarts
Goat cheese with honey
White chocolate or vanilla desserts
Occasions:
Aperitif and brunch service
Wedding or garden celebrations
Modern cocktail menus
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