Summer’s coming, and there’s something about this season that makes me want to sit on a back porch and sip a cold beverage. This easy light and refreshing Elderflower Spritz is slightly sweet with a floral hint. Perfect for back porch sippin’.

If you like this refreshingly sweet cocktail, you’ll love these Fudgy Brownie Bites.

Elderflower Spritz Ingredients

St. Germain

With sweet and floral notes, St. Germain liqueur is made with elderflowers.

Native to Europe, elderflowers are delicate clusters of cream-coloured blossoms found on elderberry trees.

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Elderflowers and elderberries are known for their anti-viral properties. Every cold and flu season you can find me whipping up a batch of elderberry syrup for our family. It boosts our immune systems (and tastes delicious)!

In every bottle of St. Germain there are up to 1000 elderflower blossoms used. Talk about flower power!

Seltzer Water

Elderflower liqueur goes well with any of these flavors:

• Lemon
• Peach
• Pear
• Grapefruit
• Blackberry
• Orange

Chose a flavored seltzer water or go plain. Any will be delightful. My favorites are peach pear, and blackberry.

If you aren’t a fan of seltzer waters, try club soda or tonic water.

Garnish

Gussy up this light spritzer with any of the following:

• Edible flowers, such as Violas or Pansies
• Lemon twist
• Fresh blackberries
• Mint

If you like this springy cocktail, you’ll love this festive Cranberry Prosecco Spritzer.

How to Make

Easy drinks are the best. To make this Elderflower Spritz: add a small shot of St. Germain into a glass filled with ice, then top with seltzer water. Give it a stir. Garnish, if you’re feeling fancy.

How Else to Use St. Germain

The first time I ever heard of St. Germain was in my favorite place in Missouri, Hermann. A cozy little bar on Schiller Street, the Bank Bar, was serving up this tasty cocktail. The cocktail had St. Germain, white wine, and club soda. It was slightly sweet and so refreshing.

This cocktail isn’t as light as the Elderflower Spritz, but if you need a cold beverage with a little more kick, it’s a good one.

• 1.5 oz St. Germain
• 2 oz White Wine or Prosecco
• Seltzer Water

Another use for St. Germain is in baked goods. Add a shot for a sweet floral note. Make these recipes with an added shot:

• Hummingbird Muffins
• Whipped Cream
• Add to Balsamic Reduction in Prosciutto Wrapped Pears
• Boozy Fruit Salad
• Salmon Marinade with lemon juice and olive oil
• Warmed up with maple syrup on the stove for pancakes

St. Germain contains no preservatives, therefore, it’s a good idea to refrigerate after opening. It’s good for up to 6 months unrefrigerated. Elderflower liqueur is not the cheapest, so stick it in the fridge to enjoy at a recommended slower pace.

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