A St-Germain Spritz is one of those cocktails that’s just… easy. It’s light, refreshing, and honestly, I like how simple it is to throw together at home.

This drink mixes elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, and soda water for a crisp and floral taste. I find it perfect for spring and summer gatherings—or whenever I’m craving something that’s both simple and a little special.

Here, I’m sharing my favorite way to make a St-Germain Spritz. I’ll run through the equipment, the handful of ingredients, and the steps so you can whip one up yourself.

St-Germain Spritz Cocktail Recipe

I make the St-Germain Spritz for gatherings or just a random night at home. The floral taste of elderflower liqueur with sparkling wine and soda water? It just works.

John

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

Wine glass or stemless glass: I like these—they keep the drink cool and really show off the bubbles.
Measuring jigger or shot glass: For making sure I don’t overdo it (or underdo it, let’s be honest).
Bar spoon or stirrer: Makes mixing everything together a breeze.

Ice cubes: A must for keeping things chilly and fresh.
Citrus peeler or small knife (optional): Sometimes I go for a lemon twist garnish, sometimes not.
Paper towel or cocktail napkin: Because spills happen, right?

Ingredients

1 ½ oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
2 oz dry sparkling wine Prosecco or Cava are my go-tos
2 oz club soda
Ice cubes
Lemon wheel or twist for garnish
Fresh mint sprig for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Fill your glass with ice cubes—about three-quarters full is good.
Pour in 1 ½ oz of St-Germain over the ice.
Add 2 oz dry sparkling wine.

Top with 2 oz club soda for that fizzy lift.
Give it a gentle stir with a bar spoon—don’t go wild, just enough to mix.
Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist. Sometimes I throw in a fresh mint sprig if I’m feeling fancy.

Serve right away while it’s cold and bubbly. That’s when it’s best.

Notes

I play with the ratio of wine to club soda, depending on my mood. If I want it less sweet, I just use more sparkling wine and a little less liqueur.

Everything tastes better super cold, so I chill whatever I can. That helps the ice last, too.

Sometimes I switch up the garnish—maybe a slice of cucumber, or rosemary. If I’m making drinks for a group, I’ll scale everything up in a pitcher and pour over ice for each glass.

If I don’t have St-Germain, I’ll grab another elderflower liqueur, but heads up, the flavor can shift a bit. Adjusting the soda or wine changes the vibe, so I just taste as I go and make it how I like it that day.

Tasting Notes

First sip, and the gentle sweetness from the elderflower liqueur hits. It’s floral, but not in-your-face—kind of reminds me of springtime, honestly.

The sparkling wine brings in the bubbles and a dry finish. That keeps things balanced, so the drink never feels syrupy.

If I’ve added a lemon garnish, I pick up a little citrus, which is a nice touch. The soda water just keeps it all super clean and easy to drink—dangerously easy, maybe?

What I taste:

Floral sweetness from St-Germain
Crisp, lively bubbles from sparkling wine

Subtle citrus if I went for the lemon garnish
Refreshing finish from soda water

Even over ice, the flavors stay clear and delicate. I just find this cocktail so easy to enjoy—daytime, evening, whenever.

St-Germain Spritz Cocktail Recipe