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St Germain Cocktail Recipe with Deutz Demi Sec

THE ST GERMAIN COCKTAIL RECIPE

Updated: October 2026

Here is our St Germain cocktail recipe: 2 parts Deutz Demi Sec, 1.5 parts St. Germain elderflower liqueur and 2 parts Danish water, built in a tall glass with ice. Below the recipe you will find the story of the liqueur and a comparison with the Hugo.

Quick overview: St Germain cocktail recipe: The St Germain cocktail

Ingredients

Method

  • Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour Deutz Demi Sec and St. Germain into the glass. Then stir with the cocktail spoon.
  • Garnish - Lemon peel. (Use the traditional lemon peel twisted over the glass to release the peel's bitter citrus oils).
Enjoy!

Remember the right equipment makes the difference - see our Cocktail Set here
Find other recipes with liqueur here
DrinkSt Germain cocktail, a light drink with elderflower liqueur and champagne
BaseDeutz Demi Sec, St. Germain elderflower liqueur and Danish water
In our recipe2 parts Deutz Demi Sec, 1.5 parts St. Germain, 2 parts Danish water
MethodBuilt in a tall glass with ice cubes and stirred with a cocktail spoon
GarnishLemon peel, twisted over the glass
The liqueurSt-Germain, an elderflower liqueur launched in 2007
Related drinkHugo, created in 2005 in South Tyrol

How to make a St Germain cocktail

Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour in the Deutz Demi Sec and the St. Germain and stir with the cocktail spoon. Twist a piece of lemon peel over the glass to release the bitter citrus oils, and drop it in. No shaker needed.

St Germain cocktail history: what do we know?

We have not been able to find a source for who first mixed a St Germain cocktail, or when. What we can tell you about is the liqueur the drink is named after. St-Germain is fairly young: Robert Cooper launched it in 2007, after trying an elderflower cocktail in a London bar in 2001. So the drink with liqueur, champagne and water is a newer story than many of the classic cocktails.

About St-Germain elderflower liqueur

According to Wikipedia, St-Germain is made from the flowers of the elder, Sambucus nigra, which come from Savoie in France. They are collected in spring over three to four weeks, and each bottle is numbered with the year the flowers were picked. Cooper Spirits Co was founded in New York in 2006, and Bacardi bought the company in 2013. You can find the liqueur here: St. Germain Liqueur.

 Our St Germain cocktail / Hugo
BaseDeutz Demi Sec, St. Germain and Danish water / prosecco, elderflower syrup and sparkling water
Elderflower fromLiqueur / syrup
MintNo / yes
CreatedUnknown / 2005, by Roland Gruber in Naturns, South Tyrol

The details on the Hugo are from Wikipedia. Both drinks are light and have elderflower, but they are built on different things.

Tips for your St Germain cocktail

Use plenty of ice and serve it right away so it does not go flat. The lemon peel makes a difference, so twist it over the glass. You will find the equipment here: cocktail equipment. If you like elderflower, you can also read about our Sloe Gin Fizz.

Our verdict on the St Germain cocktail

It is a simple drink with three things in the glass, and it is quick to make. Deutz Demi Sec is medium dry and the elderflower liqueur is floral, so it suits you if you prefer light and sweet over dry. If you want it less sweet, use a bit more water.

Frequently asked questions about the St Germain cocktail recipe

What is a St Germain cocktail?

A light drink made with the elderflower liqueur St-Germain, champagne and water, built in a tall glass with ice.

What is in a St Germain cocktail?

In our recipe it is 2 parts Deutz Demi Sec, 1.5 parts St. Germain elderflower liqueur and 2 parts Danish water. The garnish is lemon peel.

What is St-Germain?

An elderflower liqueur made from the flowers of the elder, Sambucus nigra. The flowers come from Savoie in France.

Who made St-Germain?

Robert Cooper, who launched the liqueur in 2007 through Cooper Spirits Co. Bacardi bought the company in 2013.

Who invented the St Germain cocktail?

We have not found a source for that.

What is Deutz Demi Sec?

A French champagne from Deutz, 70 cl and 12%. Demi sec means medium dry.

Should a St Germain cocktail be stirred or shaken?

Stirred. Ice, Deutz Demi Sec and St. Germain go in the glass, and you stir with a cocktail spoon.

What is the difference between a St Germain cocktail and a Hugo?

A Hugo is made with prosecco, elderflower syrup, sparkling water and mint. Our St Germain cocktail uses the liqueur instead of syrup and has no mint.

Which glass should I use?

A tall glass filled with ice cubes. We use a Riedel longdrink glass.

What is the garnish on a St Germain cocktail?

Lemon peel, twisted over the glass to release its bitter citrus oils.

Read more about cocktails with liqueur

Find more recipes with liqueur here at Whisky.dk, or see all our drink recipes. You can also read Wikipedia on St-Germain.

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