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.

　　

Ingredients

makes 1 drink

　　4 ounces Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut champagne

　　2 ounces St-Germain elderflower liqueur

　　2 ounces club soda

　　3 thinly sliced lemon wheels

　　

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.

　　

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

　　

Step 8

Glass: large wine goblet

　　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.