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Elderflower Spritz

The Elderflower Spritz is EO’s version of the St-Germain cocktail invented by Robert Cooper, the creator of St-Germain liqueur. The difference is that we add lemon slices for citrus in the middle. Our recipe was developed as a French version of the Italian Spritz, to offer to guests who dislike the bitterness of Aperol. Its flowery essence is calming and soothing, with a welcome simplicity.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1 drink

Ingredients

4 ounces Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut champagne
2 ounces St-Germain elderflower liqueur
2 ounces club soda
3 thinly sliced lemon wheels

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Fill a large wine goblet with ice. Carefully pour the champagne over the large cold ice cubes, followed by the St-Germain, and finish with the club soda. Add the lemon wheels and stir slightly.

  2. tasting notes

    Step 2

    Dominant Flavors: floral with pear and grapefruit

    Step 3

    Body: light, effervescent

    Step 4

    Dryness: medium to off-dry

    Step 5

    Complexity: low

    Step 6

    Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: summer fruits like apricot from the champagne against citrus

    Step 7

    Finish: short, sweet

  3. Step 8

    Glass: large wine goblet

Cover of Speakeasy by Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric featuring a coupe glass with a brown cocktail and lemon wheel garnish.
Reprinted with permission from Speakeasy: The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails Reimagined by Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric, © 2010 Ten Speed Press. Buy the full book from Amazon or Bookshop.
TagsSpritzCocktailAlcoholBeveragesAperitifChampagneSparkling WineWineSt-GermainLiqueurEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerCookbooks
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