Grab your favorite glass and get ready to spike your summer with this year’s liquor of the season, St-Germain. This classic French liqueur made with fresh elderflowers, hand-picked once a year, has taken the world (and social media) by storm.  

Today we’re sharing four of our favorite cocktails made with this tantalizing spirit: 

The Hugo Spritz

The official drink of the summer and Tiktok — this light and refreshing cocktail is simple and delicious. 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

• 2 Lime Wheels
• 1 sprig of mint 
• 1 1/2 ounces of St-Germain 
• 5 ounces of Prosecco 
• Splash of Soda Water or Sparkling Water 

How-to: In a coupe, add ice, mix in the St-Germain, Prosecco, and sparkling water… and enjoy. Watch our latest What’s Shakin’ on IG to see us in action. 

The Aperol Spritz

An Italian Summer Icon that we really couldn’t mess with— it has all the charm of Italy that genuinely transports you to the charming country most of us long for on these hot East Coast Days! Close your eyes and sip away. 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

• Ice 
• 3 ounces (1 part) Aperol 
• 3 ounces (1 part) dry Prosecco 
• 1 ounce (a splash) club soda or unflavored sparkling Water 
• Orange slice for garnish 

How-to: Combine the ice, Aperol, Prosecco, and club soda and mix in a glass. Add an orange slice for garnish, then guzzle it down like our marketing team does! 

St-Germain Martini 

If you’ve been feeling that White Lotus withdrawal, you’re not alone… and to give our girl Tanya a little bit of justice, we’re here to share the St-Germain Martini. A take on the sophisticated staple, we added the elderflower liqueur to enhance the citrusy and herbal notes of the iconic vodka or gin drink (this recipe uses both!)

Here’s what you’ll need: 

Juice

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 
• 1 3/4 cup simple syrup 

For the Martini: 

• 1 ounce Gin 
• 1 ounce Vodka
• 1 ounce St-Germain 
• 2 ounces homemade sweet and sour 
• 2 lime wedges 

How-to: In a shaker, combine the gin, St-Germain, Sweet and Sour, lime juice, and simple syrup— shake and then pour into a tall and hopefully chilled martini glass. 

White Cran/Peach Cosmo with a Twist 

And just like that, we end this round-up with a chic and elegant spirit infused with the floral tones of the elderflower liqueur and the fruity tones of peach. 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

• 2 Parts Vodka
• 1 Part St-Germain 
• 1/2 Part Lime Juice 
• 3/4 Part White Peach/Cranberry Juice 

How-to: Add vodka, St-Germain, juice, and lime to your shaker with ice- give a nice shake, pour into your martini glass and top it off with a lime twist. Then grab a girlfriend and the clicker and pop on Max for the latest adventures with Carrie et al.  

Ready to transform your at-home bar?! Shop some of our favorites: 

It’s not a party without a cocktail napkin… here are a couple that we love: 

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Crystal girlies are going to be obsessed with this quartz bottle opener:

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One of our obsessions is vintage barware- cocktail glasses, shakers, etc. Nothing oozes Madmen vibe like vintage. Our favorite local spot is The Hour Shop in Alexandria but don’t overlook those thrift stores.  We’ve found some amazing bar treasures at our local Goodwill and Salvation Army. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, right?

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Cheers, and happy sipping! And don’t forget to tag us if you try any of these drinks this summer! 

XoXo, 

Erika!