Elevating Your Holiday Celebrations

The enchanting allure of the holiday season will soon come to life. It’s a time for joyful gatherings, sparkling lights, and sweet aromas. ‘Tis the season to prepare lavish feasts and craft enchanting cocktails with loved ones.

St‑Germain will add a dash of magic to your holiday menu. Join us as we round up our favorite cocktail recipes that can be enjoyed throughout the festive season, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve.

December Festivities: Keep it Classic

December is THE month of gatherings – no matter what holiday you celebrate, there is always a reason to entertain. Rather than limiting ourselves to just one cocktail for the entirety of December, we present our unique take on a few classics, where St‑Germain adds a little je ne sais quoi to these old-time favorites.

TRADITIONAL ELDERFASHIONED

• 2 OZ DEWAR’S 12-YEAR-OLD BLENDED WHISKY
• 3/4 OZ ST‑GERMAIN
• 2 DASHES ANGOSTURA BITTERS
• ORANGE TWIST FOR GARNISH

Make it yourself:
Pour the St‑Germain, whisky and bitters into a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir until very cold and perfectly diluted. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange twist.

FRENCHIE NEGRONI

• 3/4 OZ ST‑GERMAIN
• 3/4 OZ MARTINI RISERVA SPECIALE BITTER
• 3/4 OZ MARTINI® ROSSO SWEET VERMOUTH
• 3/4 OZ BOMBAY® SAPPHIRE GIN
• ORANGE TWIST

Make it yourself:
Add ice into a mixing glass. Pour in all of the ingredients. Stir until perfectly diluted and chilled. Pour over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

ELDERFLOWER MOJITO

• 1 3/4 OZ ST‑GERMAIN
• 1 1/4 OZ BACARDÍ CARTA BLANCA RUM
• 3/4 OZ FRESH LIME JUICE​
• 1/4 OZ SIMPLE SUGAR
• 1 1/4 OZ SODA WATER
• 8 MINT LEAVES​ AND MINT SPRIG TO GARNISH

Make it yourself:
Pour St‑Germain, white rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, sugar and mint into a highball glass. Add crushed ice and churn well. Add more crushed ice and top with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a bio-degradable straw.

New Year’s Eve: Make it Sparkle

As the clock counts down to midnight, ring in the new year with a cocktail that boasts style and elegance. Gracefully marrying the floral notes of St‑Germain liqueur with the vibrancy of champagne, the Royale is a celebratory drink that captures the spirit of the occasion with its sparkling allure.
 

ST‑GERMAIN ROYALE

• 3/4 OZ ST‑GERMAIN
• 5-6 OZ CHAMPAGNE
• BLACKBERRY TO GARNISH

Make it yourself:
Pour St‑Germain into a chilled Champagne glass (from the freezer). Top with Champagne. Give the drink a quick stir. Place a blackberry on the rim of the glass to garnish.

Holiday Magic with St‑Germain

No matter the gathering, these recipes showcase the versatility of St‑Germain, adding a splash of charm to your celebrations. Cheers to a festive (and flavorful) holiday season!