WINE & SPIRITS
Even as new entrants crowd the floral spirit market, none have outpaced three-year-old St. Germain, a trailblazer that's still hugely popular among the country's top mixologists. This gorgeous liqueur, made with an infusion of elderflowers, comes in a stunning ribbed Belle Epoque bottle. Robert Cooper, the man behind the brand, spun an irresistible yarn that helped fuel its growth, talking of gypsies collecting flowers every spring in the foothills of the Alps. With its heady perfume and melon flavor, St. Germain is a cordial wine-lovers fall for. It's helped turn this one into a floral cocktail enthusiast.
4Cocktails with
Floral Notes
Rosangel Ruby Fizz
- 2 oz. Rosangel
- ½ oz. agave nectar
- ½ oz. ruby port
- 1 bar spoonful of pomegranate molasses
- ¾ oz. lemon juice
- ½ oz. egg white
- Splash club soda
Method: Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a highball glass. Top with club soda and garnish with a cherry.
G’Vine Purple Haze
- 1½ oz. G’Vine gin
- ¾ oz. Crème Yvette
- ½ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ oz. simple syrup
Method: Combine all ingredients in a shaker over ice. Shake and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with an edible flower.
The Floral Martini
- ½ oz. Esprit de June liqueur
- 1½ oz. G’Vine gin
- ½ oz. Noilly Prat dry vermouth
- 3 dashes orange bitters
Method: Stir the liqueur, gin and Noilly Prat together in a deep glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add bitters and strain into a cocktail glass.
The St. Germain Cocktail
- 2 oz. St. Germain
- 2 oz. Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine
- Soda water
Method: Pour St. Germain and wine over ice in a tall glass. Fill to top with soda water.
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