Recently we had the pleasure of trying St-Germain liqueur at Wine Gallery in Brookline. We'd seen the ads in Imbibe Magazine (you DO subscribe, don't you?) but this was our first opportunity to taste it.
Made of handpicked elderflower blossoms from the foothills of the Alps, St-Germain has a honey-like consistency but with a different sweetness. The subtle flavor includes passionfruit, pear, grapefruit, lemon, and more. It's super refreshing and perfect for the onset of summer. And since it's only 20% alcohol, you can afford to indulge!
St-Germain has only been available for about a year and now the makers finally have some great marketing behind them. They've also created a special St-Germain Cocktail. Mix your own:
2 ounces Champagne
1.5 ounces St-Germain
2 ounces club soda
Mix it over ice in a Collins glass and you've got the makings of a delicious evening!
Unfortunately it's only available in limited quantities. We know we'll be going back to Brookline to buy some ASAP!
Post contributed by Dale Cruse. Cruse is a website developer who is helping to change the wine world. He likes to eat, he likes to drink, and he likes to write about both at Drinks Are on Me.
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