St Germain Cordials
French Alps elderflower, bottled in France since 2007.
The story behind St Germain
St Germain was created in 2007 by Robert J. Cooper, an American spirits executive who wanted a liqueur built on fresh blossoms rather than dried ones. The elderflowers are hand picked in the French Alps each spring, then macerated into a neutral spirit base with a small measure of fruit and aromatic components. Bacardi acquired the brand in 2013.
That short harvest window is the whole story. Blossoms fade fast, so the picking, the maceration and the blending all run on a clock. What lands in the bottle is delicate: floral first, soft citrus behind it, a light sweetness that stays out of the way. We have poured it for Long Island customers for years, and it still earns its shelf space.
Explore the St Germain range
One core expression, three sizes. The elderflower liqueur is the entire range, and the 750mL is the bottle worth keeping on hand.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Germain Elderflower 750mL | Elderflower liqueur | 40 proof | Floral, soft citrus, light sweetness, clean finish |
| St Germain Elderflower 375mL | Elderflower liqueur | 40 proof | Same liqueur, half bottle, small bar |
| St Germain Elderflower 200mL | Elderflower liqueur | 40 proof | Single serve size, gift or first try |
| St Germain Cocktail build | Serve | Varies | With sparkling wine and soda over ice |
| St Germain spritz build | Serve | Varies | With dry white wine and club soda |
| St Germain and gin | Serve | Varies | Gin, lemon, elderflower, shaken cold |
Which St Germain is right for you?
Pricing here is straightforward. The St Germain Elderflower 750mL is $34.99, and that is the bottle most people should buy. The 375mL runs $19.99 and the 200mL is $18.99, both useful if you want to test a cocktail before committing to a full bottle. Call ahead on the smaller sizes, since stock moves. The 750mL is the reliable one, and it holds up for months in the refrigerator once opened.
Enough volume to test spritzes, gin drinks and Champagne builds all season.
Small outlay to learn the floral profile before buying the full bottle.
Half bottle covers a dinner party without leaving a mostly full bottle behind.