What does St-Germain liqueur smell like?
If your favorite liquor store carries it you’ve probably noticed this stunning, almost perfume-like bottle, on their shelves. Twist off that bottle’s cap and you’ll smell the wonderful aroma of lychee, peach, grapefruit zest; along with the floral notes from the elderflower.
How would you describe elderflower liqueur?
The flavor is light, sweetly floral, and fragrant, with notes of citrus, pear and passionfruit. It’s hard to describe until you taste it! It adds a unique smooth finish to any drink.
Is St-Germain a bitter?
“Whether you’re looking for something bright and refreshing, bitter and boozy, floral and savory, St-Germain can be such a great addition to all of it.”
Can you take a shot of St-Germain?
Don’t hold on to your St-Germain forever. Since it’s made without preservatives, a bottle should be finished within six months. Looking for an easy and tasty cocktail? Next time you pour yourself a glass of dry white wine or Champagne, add a shot of St-Germain.
Where is St-Germain made?
France
St-Germain is an elderflower liqueur. It is made using the petals of Sambucus nigra from the Savoie region in France.
What is a good elderflower liqueur?
St-Germain
St-Germain is far and away the most popular elderflower liqueur; odds are you’ve had a St-Germain and Champagne at some point in your brunch-going life.
What do elderflowers taste like?
It tastes light and floral. Elderflowers can be “floral and fragrant, subtle yet heady,” the Independent describes. Chef Jamie Oliver describes their scent as “distinctly musky and sweet.” But not all elderflowers taste the same.
What does elderflower smell like?
Smell. One of the most distinctive things about elderflowers is the smell: floral, creamy and ‘Summery’. Quite often you can smell the scent as you get closer towards the plants. Elderflowers should not smell like wee, musty or damp.
Is Sambuca made from elderberry?
The Italian liqueur Sambuca is made from anise and elderberries. In the U.K., elderberry and elderflower soft drinks are popular. Elderberry is also one of the flavors in trendy Bionade, a fermented soft drink that’s sweeping Europe.