St. Germain Elderflower

Elderflower liqueur produced in France, in the Dijon region. St. Germain is a sweet liqueur made from elderflower in a brisk French artisanal style. Its flavor is unusual, as in addition to elderflowers, we also taste peaches, oranges, grapefruits, and pears. The liqueur is characterized by an intoxicating lychee aroma with hints of grapefruit and other citrus undertones.

St. Germain Elderflower is often enjoyed in France mixed with soda, dry white wine, or champagne. The tall bottle of liqueur resembles a perfume bottle and makes for an impressive gift.

When the taster creates
St. Germain comes from the workshop of renowned taster and mixologist of the English bar scene, Simon Difford. For this liqueur, Simon received the prestigious Double Gold Medal at the 2007 San Francisco Spirit Competition.
Simon publishes the Difford's Guide each year for cocktail connoisseurs, where he often uses the authentic St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur to create original and delicious cocktails. He recommends it, for example, in combination with the commonly available dry Gewürztraminer:

Elderflower Collins
2 shots of St. Germain liqueur
2 shots of dry white wine (Gewürztraminer or Sauvignon Blanc)
2 - 3 shots of soda
Pour all ingredients in the specified order into a tall glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with a slice of lemon and insert a straw.