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"Bouquet-ish"

It's almost the weekend -- wanna ring it in with my favorite cocktail?

I promise it's easy, and it's also incredibly unique.  The perfect combo.

Your cast of characters:
  • St. Germain (elderflower liqueur)
  • Champagne or prosecco
  • A cute glass from a girlfriend, hi Kate!

St. Germain has easily become a favorite of mine.  I first had it a few years ago at Mr. Friendly's in Columbia, SC. 

The elderflower gives it a floral taste and scent.  It's not sweet per se, but just ... bouquet-ish.


I had this fun mini St. Germain that Laura gifted me in my Christmas stocking.  The small split of Lunetta prosecco was the perfect pairing for it.

I used half of each bottle to make my cocktail, so I'd say there was about a 4:1 ratio of prosecco to St. Germain.  Add a little ice, and give it a good stir.


I thought my cocktail needed a dash of color.


Three yellow sweet-faced pansies topped mine off.  Pansies are edible, and they make fun adornments to cocktails or cupcakes.


Pretty cocktail, right?  I kicked off my shoes and enjoyed it on the patio.  Now that's good stuff.


I think this would be the perfect cocktail to whip up for a girls' weekend, a baby shower, or a bridal luncheon. 

Have you ever tried St. Germain?

19 comments:

  1. This is my go-to summer cocktail! So, easy, so delish, and the elderflower adds something special and unique!

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  2. Ok, I keep hearing all of these cocktails with elderflower in them--will have to get some! I love the cute little touch of the edible flower, aren't you so creative?!?

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  3. I love st. germain. I first tried it in a cocktail that had st. germain, gin, and muddled grapes. It was delish! Yours sounds fantastic. I'm a big prosecco fan :)

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  4. That is my FAVORITE cocktail on the planet...

    September needs to hurry it up!

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  5. I've never had this, but after baby this is on my list! So pretty with the flowers in it too!

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  6. My favorite cocktail with that in it is from a local Cajun restaurant. I had it, and promptly fell in love. It has
    Pear Vodka, Sparkling Wine, St. Germain in it and is delicious!

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  7. St. Germain is classic. I love it to pieces!

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  8. I've been hearing lots of people talking about St. Germain! I think I need to pick some up and try it! Sounds refreshing!

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  9. Oh yum! I love me some St. Germain. Have you ever made homemade sugar cubes? I found a recipe for rose flavored sugar cubes. Throw one in a glass and top with champagne. So yummy, and it's pink. What could be better?

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  10. This is one of my faves, too! Thanks for giving me props for the mini bottle.

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  11. I never heard of St. Germain until today!
    I need to get some of that for the future!

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  12. I might be heading to buy a bottle of st. Germain this weekend, I keep hearing such great things about it! I love how you added the pansies- the perfect touch. Thanks for sharing!!

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  13. Looks delish! I needed something fun for the ladies at my boys' bday party coming up. This might be it. thanks for sharing :)

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  14. I have never tried St. Germain but I might have to now!

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  15. I've never tried St. Germain. & I didn't know pansies were edible! Crazy!

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  16. That looks delicious! Weird bc I was just at the booze store and they had minis of that at the checkout. I wondered how it was best used...now I know!

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  17. MMm this sounds good! Never tried it...may have to soon!

    Also, I misread where you were from! I thought it said Charleston! I was so excited because I'm moving there soon and love to meet people via blogs that already live there. lol Oops.

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  18. Girl, you are so inspiring when you post these food and beverage recipes ;)

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  19. Love the pansies! My favorite drink is almost exactly this, but I often also add strawberries to the champagne/st. germain mixture. ;)

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