The Elderflower Margarita. This St. Germain cocktail is the perfect blend of citrus and floral!
What’s your cocktail of choice? I have several I rotate between… The Lemon Drop (balanced, refreshing and always delicious), The Vesper (almost a savory cocktail – great for me cause I don’t like things so sweet), and then there’s the Margarita!
Made properly, I’m not sure you can beat it. I like mine with fresh lime juice, a quality tequila like Don Julio, and smidge of something sweet like Cointreau or in this case, Elderflower liquor.
The St. Germain Cocktail:
If you aren’t familiar with Elderflower, it is used in the famous St. Germain Cocktail. It consists of St-Germain Elderberry Liquor, dry white wine, and club soda … it’s like a cool summer breeze in the middle of a heat wave. It is very famous in our family in particular, because my cousins have perfected the recipe and serve their elderflower liqueur cocktail in the summer on the rooftop deck of their Brooklyn home, overlooking Lower Manhattan.
The whole experience is really quite dreamy. This got me thinking…”why don’t we move to Brooklyn?” – No, not really – although that would be pretty amazing. It really got me thinking “this yummy floral Elderflower liquor is so delicious in the elderflower cocktail, why not give it a go in other St Germain recipes as well?” Did you just see that light bulb go on?
And that is how the soon-to-be-famous-in-our-family “Elderflower Margarita” came to be. It’s bright and fresh, with floral notes and citrus, and pairs perfectly with good tequila. It's a refreshing upgrade to the Don Julio margarita, and I would have to say it is dangerously delicious (what can I say I like to do my research).
Elderflower Margarita = our official SB50 drink of choice!
Yes, As a matter of fact, for #SuperBowl50 we’re going full on Mexican fiesta, and making this cocktail the star of the show! It will be fantastico along side our Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa, Mexican Pizzas, Homemade “Refried” Beans, Holy Guacamole, Cheesy Corn Dip and Salsa Suprema!?
By the way I've made some new additions to the menu since we published this margarita post, so I also need to recommend my low carb instant pot Mexican chicken, and these cheesy chicken enchiladas!
I almost can’t wait until Sunday – I may need to retest my recipe after I finish writing this. LOL.
How bout you? How do you toast the Super Bowl? Wine, beer, mojitos…spill the refried beans already!! LOL I’m here when you’re ready share.
The Elderflower Margarita
The perfect blend of citrus and floral in this St Germain margarita!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces good reposado tequila, (my suggestion: Don Julio rocks!)
- 1 ounce St-Germain Elderflower Liquor
- 1 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
- sliced lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously.
- Strain and serve with a lime wheel slice garnish.
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1 cocktailAmount Per Serving Calories 241Unsaturated Fat 0gSodium 1mgCarbohydrates 13gSugar 11g
Tina
Hello! Any chance you can share your recipe for the St. Germain Cocktail? Thanks!!
Bryan
Hi, I found the recipe for the St. Germain cocktail that we referred to in this post. It's super-easy! Just dry sparkling wine, sparkling water, and St. Germain! Here's the full recipe on their site: https://www.stgermain.fr/cocktails/the-st-germain-spritz/22536. Cheers!
Regine Burns
Can this drink be made in larger quantities? I'm having a get together, and am looking for drinks that possibly can be made in pitcher for guests to enjoy.
Thank you
Bryan
Hi Regine, yes of course! This recipe can absolutely be made in larger quantities... Just double, triple, or more... I love the idea of making a batch in advance for holiday entertaining like Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy!
Pamela Alston
I had this elderflower reposado margarita last night for the first time...as a bartender I love making margaritas but I don't care to drink them... but this drink was amazing!!!
holly
Oh wow - that's high praise coming from you, Pamela! Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to share your feedback!
Sandra Rowland
Elderflower is my favorite flavor so we go through quite a bit of St. Germaine. My favorite drink is a variation of aa Aviation, using St. Germaine instead of Luxardo. Summer has arrived and a margarita sounds good, a Elderflower margarita sounds even better! One question for you, did you use sugar or salt on the glass rim?
Thanks!
holly
Hi Sandra, your version of an Aviation sounds yummy! I usually salt the rim for this drink but my husband likes to use sugar on his. I say try it both ways and see what you like best Take care!
Michael
I add the juice of a blood orange to your margarita. Since I don't ski anymore, I can get through winter with blood oranges. I used my last oranges Saturday, alas.
holly
That sounds delicious, Michael. Blood oranges are a favorite of mine. Take care!
Cliff
Hi Holly, I added 1 oz of orange blossom honey that I made into simple syrup and 3 oz of club soda to your recipe. Wow!
Thanks for the recipe!
holly
Hi Cliff! Sounds like some nice additions. Glad you enjoyed it!
Mirlandra
This looks amazing! I'm so curious to try it. This is the 2nd time I have heard of this Elderflower liquor. I really need to pick some up.
holly
Hi Mirlandra! Thanks so much! Elderflower liquor is super yummy! It goes great with champagne and even vodka with a little lime.
Allen Darby
Love the Margarita!
Where did you get those glasses in the picture? I LOVE them
holly
Hi Allen! Thanks so much! I purchased the glasses at Crate and Barrel last year. I hope they still have them.
Samantha
Looks simple!
Liz @ Ready To Yumble
Yassss! I love St. Germain, and I'm crazy about margaritas, but I've never put them together...clearly that's changing tonight. Your photos are beautiful BTW!
holly
Thanks so much Liz! That's how I felt when I put them together! You're a girl after my own heart! Please let me know what you think?