St germain is an elderflower liqueur and deems itself to be the first elderflower flavored liqueur on the market. Germain is as good substituted into classics as it is in newer creations. One can actually hold the creative genius of the worlds top bartenders in the palm of ones hand. A new cocktail book shows you how to spritz french fluently. A cocktail book celebrating french conviviality with recipes featuring stgermain liqueur. The spirit of stgermain elderflower liqueur aromatica poetica december 28, 2017 0 comments there was sad news in the spirits world when it was reported by and countless other food and beverage blogs that robert cooper, the founder of the wildly popular stgermain elderflower liqueur, died suddenly at the age of 39. What is there not to love about a glass of champagne with a touch of french elderflower liqueur. This is a very versatile spirit that mixes with everything from champagne and white wine to gin, vodka, and whiskey.
Saint germain foundation, a spiritual organization in northern california. First, get a hold of this recipe book with its exclusive collection of st. Formulas for selftransformation, and the practice of palmistry, and more on. Made with fresh, handpicked elderflower blossoms, its an artisan french liqueur sold in a stunning art deco bottle. When good spirits go bad or expire for florida today. Germain has a terrible secret he has the power to bestow death or eternal life as a vampire. Stgermain ecommerce site stgermain marche aux puces. In deference to said delicacy, the liqueur ought to be consumed within a few months, if. A cocktail book celebrating french conviviality with recipes featuring st germain liqueur. Germain, namely procurement of great wealth and extension of life. Germain mixology by preparing signature drinks for any occasion that calls for liquid transcendence. Saint germain hc, a field hockey club based in saint germain enlaye. Sweet and floral, its a lovely compliment to both the gin and lime in a gin and.
In this classic cocktail st germain adds complexity to compliment the perfect flavour balance of sweet, sour and spirit. The spirit of stgermain elderflower liqueur aromatica poetica december 28, 2017 0 comments there was sad news in the spirits world when it was reported by and countless other food and beverage blogs that robert cooper, the founder of the wildly popular st germain elderflower liqueur, died suddenly at the age of 39. How to drink french fluently by drew lazor, camille ralph vidal. Oslos most instagramfriendly bar adrian fjell and robin sohrabishiraz. Praised by the new york times as having almost singlehandedly invigorated the moribund liqueur category, the spirit won the grand gold medal at the monde selection in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and the chairmans award in the liqueur category at the ultimate spirits challenge 2010 history. Or the midsummers eve that has birchinfused tanqueray gin, st germain elderflower liqueur and a floater of sparkling wine. Germain has gained fans in the us over the past few years. Germain is an acclaimed elderflower liqueur invented by robert cooper in 2007, with a subtle, sweet, and beautifully floral profile.
Dec 17, 20 st germain was the pioneer, the original elderflower liqueur. Germain gin and tonic cocktail that skinny chick can. Germain elderflower liqueur, earl grey tea, lemon, lemonoil sugar, and lemon peel. This liquor is best enjoyed in a nice gin cocktail as it adds a sweet, elderflowery taste thats simply divine. It has a light, refreshing sweetness with taste notes of pear, citrus and tropical fruits. Germain and make your own elderflower cordial, which is a fun springtime project when the tiny white flowers come into bloom. Germain steel cocktail straw will change the way you experience cocktails. The book describes a magical ritual by which one can perform the two most extraordinary feats that characterized the legend of count of st.
Germain elderflower liqueur a french liqueur by way of the alps. I discovered it in a champagne cocktail recipe from last christmas that also included aperol, rosemary infused simple syrup, and a dash of lemon. A collaboration between punch creative and camille ralph vidal, global ambassador for stgermain, stgermains first cocktail book showcases the elderflower liqueur in more than 30 expertlycrafted. Try stgermain the new elderflower liqueur created in the artisanal french manner from freshly handpicked elderflower blossoms. And then theres the bedrock by the sea with lillet blanc, cava and sorrel with a seasalt rim.
Choose from 32 drink recipes containing st germain elderflower liqueur. Saint germain was embodied as the prophet samuel, saint joseph, saint albanthe first martyr of britain, and merlinalchemist, prophet and counselor to king arthur. Bring an effortless french sensibility to any occasion with the transporting flavor of st germain, the captivating elderflower liqueur beloved by bartenders everywhere. My new favorite cocktail is an elderflower sidecar mixing brandy, lemon, cointreau and st. This cocktail recipe book from punch and stgermain showcases how the worlds top bartenders and tastemakers craft the spritz. Explore thousands of wines, spirits and beers, and shop online for delivery or pickup in a store near you. The spirit of stgermain elderflower liqueur aromatica. If you havent tasted stgermain before, it has hints of pear, peach and grapefruit, but this description doesnt really do it justice because elderflower has a distinctive and subtle taste all of its own.
St germain liqueur, an american liqueur made from elderflowers. Germain gin and tonic cocktail that skinny chick can bake. Saint germain, master of the violet flame and spiritual alchemist. Throughout history, aromatic elderflower blossoms were widely praised for their medicinal properties. Bring an effortless french sensibility to any occasion with the transporting. May 16, 2016 last month, there was sad news in the spirits world when it was reported by and countless other food and beverage blogs that robert cooper, the founder of the wildly popular st germain elderflower liqueur, died suddenly at the age of 39. Germain, an elderflower liqueur with 20 percent abv. Mv saint germain, a french train ferry in service 195188.
Germain is a frenchmade 40proof liqueur made from elderberry blossoms, small, white starshaped flowers that are harvested only 3 weeks of the year. Elderflower liqueur elderflower liqueur cocktails stgermain. Germain cocktail because of the elderflower liqueur that is often mixed into it. The spirit of stgermain elderflower liqueur aromatica poetica. The 3 holiday cocktail books every bartender needs to read this month. Add them to a list or view the best cocktails made with the st germain elderflow liqueur cocktail ingredient. Id like to introduce you to my favorite easy cocktail recipe. If one does not have aplomb at time of purchase, one will develop it after crafting approximately two batches. Last month, there was sad news in the spirits world when it was reported by and countless other food and beverage blogs that robert cooper, the founder of the wildly popular st germain elderflower liqueur, died suddenly at the age of 39.
Still produced in an artisanal manner, the liqueur is made from flowers that are gathered from the hillsides in the french alps during a short four tosixweek period in spring. Germain by the straight up, march 25, 20 a sweet elderflower flavored liqueur that has seemingly overnight become an indispensable, must have ingredient, st. The secret of kings forgotten books by isabel arthur cooperoakley may 7, 2008. Filled with simple cocktail recipes from top bartenders around the world, the st germain cocktail recipe book is the perfect addition to any cocktail party. St germain brings a delicate splash of summer to it any time of year. Filled with simple cocktail recipes from top bartenders around the world, the stgermain cocktail recipe book is the perfect addition to any cocktail party. Bring an effortless french sensibility to any occasion with. Combine gin, aquavit, elderflower liqueur, agave syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice. Teknert was basically a lemonade, you could hardly sense the alcohol in it. Amazons choice for st germain liqueur st germain elderflower liqueur 1 ltr cocktail maker pitcher carafe home bar pub party drinks holder 5. Agave nectarsyrup 2 dashes orange bitters lemon peel for garnish. Germain liqueur is not as vintage as you may think. Cooper, whose unusual elderflower liqueur, st germain, introduced in 2007, was so completely embraced by the cocktail community that it became known as bartenders ketchup, died.
St germain was created by distiller robert cooper and launched in 2007 by cooper spirits co, a company founded 2006 and headquartered in new york. All the cocktails you can make with the ingredient st germain elderflow liqueur. May 23, 2017 stgermain is far and away the most popular elderflower liqueur. Germain, gin or vodka, and lemon thats topped with a bubbly pour of sparkling wine like prosecco or champagne, its effervescent, refreshing, and the sort of beverage i envision myself sipping on at a classy party or in my pajamas at home. In 20, the company was sold to bacardi, and robert cooper agreed to work with bacardi as a brand guardian and spokesperson. Germain elderflower liqueur is adored for its grapefruit, pear, lemon and jasmine flavor notes.
This a lively beverage that will bubble over your tongue, the ideal accompaniment to a fall sunday brunch. Is it possible to become an expert stgermain mixologist from the comfort of ones maison. It goes well with so many different ingredients and has become so ubiquitous in recent years that its earned the nick. Sweet and elderflowery and in an ohsoelegant bottle, stgermain took the cocktail world by storm a few years ago. Germain is the first liqueur in the world created in the artisanal french manner from freshly handpicked elderflower blossoms. Germain also sometimes referred to as master rakoczi or master r is a legendary spiritual master of the ancient wisdom in various theosophical and posttheosophical teachings, said to be responsible for the new age culture of the age of aquarius and identified with the count of st. There are lots of flavors that pair well with st germain, like white wine and citrus. Germain or the triangular manuscript is an untitled 18thcentury french text written in code, and attributed to the legendary count of st. See the range of different cocktails that can be made with st germain elderflower liqueur. Created in 2007 by late spirits pioneer rob cooper, stgermain is a french elderflower liqueur that has quickly become a staple in craft cocktail bars around the world so much so that it once earned the nickname bartenders ketchup. The stgermain ecommerce site will be selling stgermain branded premium items to individuals 21 years of age or older. Stgermain is a french liqueur made with fresh elderflowers, handpicked once a year in the late spring.
St germain is made from fresh, handpicked elderflower blossoms gathered each spring throughout europe up to fresh elderflowers make a bottle of st germain st germain elderflower liqueur made in france using french savoirfaire with with no preservatives or stabilisers. Saint germain liqueur seems to bottle the taste of the these warm floral notes. This splendid liqueur may be made from alpine elderflowers, but any expert would call out lychee. Free recipe e book, impress your guests with a mai tai cocktail, product of canada. By st germain liqueur you dont have to be from the east or old to enjoy this st germain, plymouth gin, cucumber and mint cocktail. When third generation distiller robert cooper, he of chambord fame, saw the importance of nonalcoholic elderflower cordials in london around 2002, and worked on creating a world first. As the worlds first, finely crafted allnatural elderflower liqueur, its flavor is as subtle and delicate as it is captivating, evidenced in its sublime notes of peach, pear, and grapefruit, yet none of them exactly. Best ways to use stgermain elderflower liqueur spirits. More recently, saint germain was roger bacon, christopher columbus and, in his final lifetime, sir francis bacon. It was created in 2007, but many associate it with the 1920s because of its art nouveaudesigned bottle and, well, its just a lovely thought to imagine pretty flappers in flowery paris cafes sipping elderflower liqueur from cordial glasses. Elderflower old fashioned elderflower liqueur replaces the traditional sugar cube in this floral twist on an old favorite.
Saint germain, master of the violet flame and spiritual. A collection of 30 new and exciting cocktails made with stgermain. Jun 21, 20 read the best ways to use st germain elderflower liqueur discussion from the chowhound spirits, liqueur food community. Its then finished off the smoke of freshly burnt birch leaves. Shop st germain elderflower liqueur at the best prices. Elderflower liqueur elderflower cordial makes simply superb sipping by itself, but with a splash of champagne or club soda, its a summer cocktail. Germain liqueur is matched with champagne, sugar, and lemon juice. Germain, is an easy way to add the sweet, floral taste to cocktails.
Order online, pick up in store, enjoy local delivery or ship items directly to you. Stgermain was created by distiller robert cooper and launched in 2007 by cooper. Which basically means that if you buy a mini carafe, youll get aplomb thrown in. Stir to chill and strain into a prechilled cocktail glass. The st germain spritz is a light and refreshing drink, this elegant french spritz is a perfect low abv cocktail and can be enjoyed for any occasion including brunch, aperitif and dinner.
A cocktail book celebrating french conviviality with re. Try st germain the new elderflower liqueur created in the artisanal french manner from freshly handpicked elderflower blossoms. Its wide spoon base optimizes stirring and tasting so that you can be certain youre getting a good sampling of each and every st. The first time i bought st germain a few years ago, it was purely because i thought the bottle was gorgeous. The author, camille ralph vidal, tells us the aim of the book is to take. T he new york times praised stgermain as having almost singlehandedly invigorated the moribund liqueur. Created in 2007 by late spirits pioneer rob cooper, stgermain is a french elderflower liqueur that has quickly become a staple in craft cocktail bars around the. The story goes that the blossoms are plucked from the hills of the alps by 4050 gentlemen on bicycles who complete the harvest in a matter of weeks. Bring an effortless french sensibility to any occasion. The elderflowerflavored stgermain is the perfect addition to a glass of dry white.
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