Elderflower Is The Liqueur You’ve Been Missing Your Whole Life

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If you consider yourself a true cocktail lover, you’ve probably had at least one drink with St. Germain in it. If you can’t remember, we’ll take a wild guess and say that you have and maybe didn’t pay too much attention to the name. We’re here to tell you to take a second look at your favorite bar’s cocktail menu.

St. Germain liqueur has a bright and floral flavor, which it gets from its core ingredient, elderflower. The small white flower is used in a ton of foods and drinks in the U.K. The liqueur has made its way across the pond and into craft cocktails in the U.S.

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So what makes elderflower so special?

Other than its unique taste, elderflower pairs well with a number of spirits, particularly gin, and it can add that subtle springy touch to your favorite cocktail.

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Oh, and you can use elderflower in a variety of desserts, too. Yep, you can spring-ify your favorite treats like icing on your donuts, cakes, ice cream and more.

Bonus: claims that elderflower can help with common cold and flu symptoms just make the herbal ingredient even more tempting. If adding it to your gin cocktail could potentially keep a bug at bay, it’s really a win-win situation.

We’re just gonna say this: elderflower liqueur is, without a doubt, a great way to liven up your worn out cocktail recipes. We can guarantee you’ll be hooked in no time.