We've all seen the large, eye-catching bottle in the LCBO with its alluring curves and golden colour, but the true beauty of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur lies within the bottle. Fresh and floral, St-Germain is one of our bar cart staples — and once you try it, you'll see (and taste) why.
While we could drink this French liqueur year-round, we have a special affinity for it in the spring and summer months when warm weather and long days call for a cocktail that's blossoming with our surroundings. If you've never used it before, don't let the mystery of St-Germain intimidate you — this versatile liqueur is the perfect companion for many of our favourite spirits and cocktails. It's easy to use, and can effortlessly elevate the most simple serves to make them bloom.
Take a plain old spritz or margarita and give it a refreshing, modern twist with a splash of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur. We always keep a bottle on hand for when we want to make a regular cocktail into something special and turn a moment into an occasion.
Once a year, in late spring, when the elderflower blossoms are at their peak in flavour and aroma, they're picked by hand and used to make this delicate, floral liqueur. Up to 1,000 fresh, handpicked wild elderflowers go into each and every bottle, giving St-Germain its natural sweetness with hints of pear and honeysuckle.
Light yet indulgent, with the wild freshness and sweetness of up to 1,000 elderflower blossoms, St-Germain is a cool summer breeze in a glass — it's easy, elegant and wafting with the aroma of elderflowers. Give this serve as a beautiful gift or use it to effortlessly make your cocktails at home bloom. Summer is calling.
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