Elderflower French 75 with St Germain
An elderflower French 75 is a beautiful, floral variation on the classic with St Germain elderflower liqueur subbed in for the simple syrup. Here's how to make it great.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: elderflower french 75, french 75 with st germain
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope
- 1 ounce (30 ml) gin
- ¾ ounce (22 ml) St Germain elderflower liqueur
- ¾ ounce (22 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 ounces (90 ml) Champagne
- 1 lemon twist to garnish
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
Pour in gin, St Germain, and lemon juice.
Shake well, until very cold.
Strain gin mixture into a Champagne flute.
Top with the Champagne.
Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
- To batch this cocktail, stir together in a pitcher up to three hours before serving time: one cup gin, ¾ cup St Germain, ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, and ½ cup water. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, pour in one whole bottle of Champagne. Pour into glasses, garnish each with a lemon twist, and serve. Makes eight drinks.
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 200kcal