Our St. Germain Cocktail is like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, except it’s drinkable, primarily light green, and super delicious. St. Paddy’s Day is just down the street and around the corner, and having a delicious cocktail to help you celebrate is going to be essential. Getting your St. Paddy’s Day drink on just got a whole lot yummier! Cheers!
St. Germaine Cocktail
This year ditch the same old same old cheap green beer for St. Patrick’s Day and level up to our St. Germain Cocktail. Not only will you feel better about yourself, but your taste buds will thank you. This is one delicious cocktail creation with all the right stuff. It’s a grasshopper cocktail through and through but with a twist. Yes, the usual suspects are clear and present. The minty Crème de menthe and the chocolatey cream de cocoa are here as expected. You’ll also discover, to no surprise, there’s an equal measure of silky heavy cream. But what comes next is what makes this grasshopper a bit different from the run-of-the-mill version. I added a bit of St. Germain elderflower liqueur and just like that celebrating St. Patrick’s Day just got a little bit better and a whole lot tastier! Cheers!
What does St Germain elderflower liqueur taste like?
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur offers a delicious and unique flavor. Pear, grapefruit, and lemon are the main flavor components with a light jasmine flavor. This liqueur will truly transform any cocktail.
What kind of alcohol is Saint Germain?
Saint Germain is a French liqueur. You will find some liquor stores don’t always carry it. But if you do get your hands on this elderflower, you will not be disappointed.
Is This Similar To A Grasshopper Cocktail
Yes, this is a classic grasshopper cocktail with a nice twist of flavor. We find this cocktail offers that wow factor with the rich, heavy cream, smooth elderflower paired next to the cream de cocoa and menthe.
Variations To The Recipe
- If you don’t have St. Germaine, you can swap with a Black currant liqueur or leave it out of the drink.
- Feel free to line the glass with some chocolate sauce so when they take a sip; they get chocolate next to mint.
- You can use a light cream to lighten up the flavor if you want.
- Serve this without the dark chocolate, or swap with white chocolate for a sweeter twist.
Can I make this drink in advance?
You will want to make this drink as you serve it. If you mix up the cocktail and don’t serve it right away, ingredients can separate. Also, you get the best flavor freshly poured into your glass.
St. Germain Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients needed for this St. Germaine Grasshopper
- 2 ounces St-Germain Elderflower liqueur
- 2 ounces Crème de menthe
- 2 ounces cream de cocoa
- 2 ounces heavy cream
- dark chocolate syrup
Directions:
- Into a chilled mixing glass, add chilled heavy cream, Crème de menthe, cream de cocoa, and St-Germain Elderflower liqueur.
- Using a long-handled mixing spoon, mix the ingredients thoroughly and divide into two glasses. Drizzle each with dark chocolate syrup.
- Serve with a St. Patrick’s Day stirrer (this is optional).
Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive!
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces St-Germain Elderflower liqueur
- 2 ounces Crème de menthe
- 2 ounces cream de cocoa
- 2 ounces heavy cream
- dark chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Into a chilled mixing glass add chilled heavy cream, Crème de menthe, cream de cocoa, and St-Germain Elderflower liqueur.
- Using a long-handled mixing spoon mix the ingredients thoroughly and divide into two glasses. Drizzle each with dark chocolate syrup.
- Serve.
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