I wasn’t fancy enough to order cocktails in college or much of grad school. I’m pretty sure the haunts I frequented preferred it that way too. At the time, any elderflower cocktails would have earned me the stare down and being ignored by a bartender…
I remember ordering a cocktail once and got a long stare down from the bartender as if I’d ruined his day. Granted it was a Long Island Iced Tea and the bar was really crowded that night, but hey – I didn’t know what I was doing.
Needless to say this didn’t exactly make me love ordering cocktails. It’s only been in the last few years that I’ve been opting for cocktails and new ones at that.
My default used to be anything with pomegranate in the name. And even now, I know it’s a good fallback. It’s rarely sugary sweet, but it still has a fruity flavor I enjoy.
Sometime on my pomegranate cocktail journey, however, elderflower liqueur appeared and I was swayed to turn down a different default path.
Embarrassingly, I don’t actually know what elderflower tastes like, but I know that I’m yet to find a drink featuring the flavor that I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed. So now you know if we go out for drinks, pomegranate or elderflower cocktails have my name written all over them!
Of course, you’ll also know that I’ll be hoping to find a drink made with one of these sustainable alcohol brands!
St. Germain Elderflower Cocktails
CHAMPAGNE
Passion Fruit Cocktail Recipe
With a name like passion fruit, how could the food not inspire romance? The tropical beauty is rich in fiber, iron, protein, antioxidants and carotenoids. Mix it with a splash of elderflower liqueur to liven up the cocktail. It balances out the dry champagne perfectly.
A simple cocktail of champagne or dry sparkling wine mixed with elderlfower liqueur and topped off with bubbly water and fresh fruit. Swap out the fresh fruit depending on the season!!
A spritzer of sparkling white wine, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, club soda, and pomegranate juice. Pomegranate arils add a pop of color to this effortlessly delicious and simple cocktail.
A delicious and refreshing mix of citrus and fresh cherries combine in this summertime sip. Pit the cherries and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the pitcher to let this sangria marry the flavors together!
The Forbidden Flower Sour | An Elderflower & Pomegranate Bourbon Cocktail
Made with tart juice and sweet elderflower liquor, the Forbidden Flower Sour is a refreshing pomegranate bourbon cocktail, ideal for relaxing after a long day.
What better way to kick of entertaining season, than with a refreshing, from-the-garden inspired cocktail? Matt and I were in the mood to mixology it up this weekend and made the most delicious Paloma, but with a twist! We got new glasses in the mail from one of my favorite glassware companies, fferrone, so it…
Elderflower Smash (St-Germain Cocktail) – Twist and Toast
You’ll love this Elderflower Smash, a St-Germain and gin herbal smash cocktail. Mint is muddled with elderflower liqueur, gin, fresh lemon juice, and bitters for your new favorite fresh and crisp happy hour favorite!
Many of these recipes include fresh fruit and herbs. If that fruit isn’t in season, try swapping out one that is. You can get a complete list of season produce here:
Okay, so I had to stop by and say how much we LOVED this elderflower cocktail. Served it to some girlfriends and it was a huge hit! Filing this away for next time too!
Haha – so true about ordering cocktails in college – I hear ya! But now that I’m “all grown up” these gorgeous recipes are perfect – sophisticated and refreshing (and mostly really easy to make, too)! Thanks for so many ideas!
That Honeydew + Mezcal Margarita is calling my name! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never tried elderflower liqueur but it sounds delicious. I’m excited to try it!
Okay, so I had to stop by and say how much we LOVED this elderflower cocktail. Served it to some girlfriends and it was a huge hit! Filing this away for next time too!
Haha – so true about ordering cocktails in college – I hear ya! But now that I’m “all grown up” these gorgeous recipes are perfect – sophisticated and refreshing (and mostly really easy to make, too)! Thanks for so many ideas!
I love elderflower and these cocktails are no exception! Easy, refreshing and delicious; a great way to wind down after a long day, indeed!
Love this ELDERFLOWER COCKTAILS recipe, it looks so delicious and refreshing. Will make this soon. Thanks for sharing 🙂