St. Germain Spritz Cocktail
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This St. Germain Spritz is a light, floral twist on the classic Aperol Spritz—so elegant but refreshingly simple. Perfect for brunches, warm evenings, or anytime you want a cocktail that feels just a little bit fancy.
My 3 years in France sitting outside on warm Parisian terraces nurtured my deep love of the Aperol Spritz. But there’s a new contender on the scene for my favorite summer cocktail, and it’s this St. Germain Spritz. Replacing Aperol with St. Germain makes for a cocktail that is just a little sweeter and softer—and has a lovely floral flavor and scent.
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Why Make This St-Germain Spritz Recipe
- So easy: 3 ingredients and made in 3 minutes or less!
- Low-Alcohol: This low ABV cocktail is the perfect drink for a hot day, or when you want to start off a dinner party with something a little lighter.
- Crowd-pleaser: Who doesn’t love something bubbly, crisp, and a little sweet? This simple cocktail is a winner.
🥗 Ingredients
- Prosecco: Choose a dry Prosecco to balance the sweetness of the St. Germain. You can substitute champagne (brut or extra brut), cava, or any other sparkling wine.
- St. Germain: This is a classic French elderflower liqueur, but feel free to try another brand. Or consider adding a homemade non-alcoholic elderflower syrup instead if you want to take the alcohol content down further.
- Club Soda: More bubbles are always good. Tonic water or sparkling water could be used instead, though note that tonic water has a slightly different flavor profile.
- Lemon: Garnish with a lemon slice or a lemon twist. You can also sub in other citrus like lime, orange, or even grapefruit.
🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
Fill a large wine glass or tumbler with ice. Pour in 3 ounces Prosecco (or other sparkling wine) and 2 ounces St. Germain elderflower liqueur.
Top with 2 ounces club soda. Stir lightly to combine.
Garnish with a lemon slice, and serve.
🧐 Recipe FAQs for St. Germain Spritz
It’s floral, slightly sweet, and has notes of pear, citrus, and tropical fruit. Lovely and aromatic!
This is not a great cocktail for making ahead of time because the prosecco and club soda will lose their fizz the longer they sit. Since this cocktail is so easy to make, I’d recommend just making it individually for your guests. You can definitely slice a lemon in advance, and keep those in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
Chill the Prosecco, St. Germain, and club soda ahead of time so the ice doesn’t melt too quickly and dilute the drink.
I like to use a cocktail stirrer when making these drinks since it does a good job of combining the liquids without popping bubbles. If you don’t have one, just stir gently.
Want to try some other flavors? Herbs are lovely with this cocktail. Garnish with some fresh basil or fresh mint leaves. Fresh thyme or fresh lavender would also work. Try the Hugo Spritz next, which is a version of a St. Germain Spritz that includes mint leaves and lime wedges. You can also add a splash of lime juice or lemon juice to add more citrus notes to this elderflower spritz.
Have any elderflower plants around you? This drink is beautiful with some handpicked elderflower blossoms as garnish.
What to Serve with St. Germain Spritz
Want to turn your cocktail into a full French apèro? Try pairing with my Smoked Salmon Canapés or my Chicken Liver Pâté. This would be lovely with individual French charcuterie cups as well.
Or, serve this bubbly cocktail with a fancy brunch. Pair with Oeufs en Cocotte and some Puff Pastry Cherry Danishes. Lots more ideas here in my roundup post on Best French Breakfast Recipes.
Other Summer Cocktail Recipes
This is the perfect cocktail for a summer happy hour, as is this White Wine Sangria. Need more ideas? Check out these favorites:
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St. Germain Spritz
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Prosecco or other sparkling wine
- 2 ounces St. Germain elderflower liqueur
- 2 ounces club soda
- Slice of lemon
Instructions
- Fill a large wine glass or tumbler with ice.
- Pour in Prosecco and St. Germain.
- Top with club soda.
- Stir lightly to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon slice, and serve.
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Cooking healthy(ish) meals with seasonal ingredients is my passion. Trained as a French pastry chef, I spent over 10 years as a personal chef. Here you'll find well-tested recipes that you and your family will love!
This is basically what a girlfriend of mine makes to drink every time we get together! I am not a huge fan of st. Germain. It’s just too botanical. But I do love a good spritz!
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In small doses, it's quite lovely!