St Germain Spritz
The St Germain Spritz is a delightful blend of elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, and club soda. It’s perfect for sipping…
The St Germain Spritz is a delightful blend of elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, and club soda. It’s perfect for sipping on patios, enjoying at brunch, or anytime you crave a lightly sweet and bubbly cocktail!
The first time I tried St Germain liqueur years ago is still a strong memory—the delicate, floral sweetness immediately captivated me! After testing countless St Germain cocktail recipes, the St Germain Spritz has become my absolute favorite way to showcase this elderflower liqueur.
What makes this cocktail so special? It’s so refreshing without being too sweet, sophisticated without being pretentious, and—maybe best of all—it takes three minutes to prepare. While I love other spritzes (like the popular Aperol Spritz), I would pick this version every time! The light, effervescent quality makes it perfect as a brunch drink, but it’s equally great to make for a summer barbecue.
Ingredients in a St Germain spritz
The St Germain spritz is variation on the popular Aperol spritz, an Italian aperitif. This variation simply swaps in this elderflower liqueur in this classic formula! With just three main ingredients, the quality of each component really matters. Here’s what you’ll need:
- St Germain: I’m a big fan of St-Germain, a popular elderflower liqueur tastes light, sweetly floral, and fragrant. It’s quite popular and easy to find at most liquor stores. Despite its vintage-looking bottle, St Germain was actually created in 2007—though its popularity makes it feel like a classic that’s been around forever.
- Sparkling wine: Traditional spritzes use Prosecco, which has delicious fruit-forward notes and is typically more budget-friendly than Champagne. But if you prefer, feel free to use Champagne.
- Soda water: Just a splash of club soda or unflavored sparkling water adds dilution and effervescence. I use our SodaStream at home for the freshest bubbles, but any club soda or unflavored sparkling water works great.
