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.
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.