Description
Germain spritz brings elegant French cocktail culture to summer gatherings with delicate elderflower liqueur and crisp champagne. Light and refreshing, this sophisticated drink promises a chilled moment of pure Parisian pleasure you’ll savor to the last sparkling sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) St-Germain elderflower liqueur
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) sparkling wine (Prosecco or Champagne)
Mixers:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) soda water
Garnish and Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist or fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a wine glass or large tumbler by filling it completely with ice cubes to create a crisp, refreshing base for the cocktail.
- Generously introduce the delicate St-Germain elderflower liqueur into the icy vessel, allowing its fragrant floral essence to permeate the glass.
- Layer in the effervescent sparkling wine, creating a bubbling foundation that complements the sweet elderflower notes.
- Cascade the soda water over the mixture, creating a light and airy texture that elevates the drink’s overall character.
- Use a long bar spoon to softly integrate the ingredients, ensuring a harmonious blend without disrupting the sparkling effervescence.
- Artfully enhance the cocktail’s presentation by garnishing with a spiraled lemon twist or delicate fresh mint leaves, adding a final aromatic touch.
- Serve the Germain Spritz immediately while the ice is still frosty, inviting immediate enjoyment of this elegant and refreshing libation.
Notes
- Swap sparkling wine with non-alcoholic prosecco for a refreshing mocktail version.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the drink colder and more crisp for longer.
- Experiment with different herb garnishes like rosemary or thyme for subtle flavor variations.
- Use crushed ice instead of cubes for a more delicate and elegant texture in the cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg