Your taste buds will say 'ooh la la' with each sip of St-Germain liqueur enhanced Spritz. Top venues across Southern California feature floral-forward cocktails in a French charm setting. No passport is required to feel as if you flew to Saint Tropez or Paris to sip a refreshing frozen St-Germain Hugo Spritz.
Some venues are serving these modern day cocktails up on rooftops, while others are poolside or on a floral-enhanced terrace from Los Angeles to Orange County.
This classic Italian aperitivo is usually made with a bitter liqueur, Prosecco or wine and a splash of soda. The delicate St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur enhances the spritz with an elderflower French flair.
Now live at the garden terrace of Lumiere at the stunning Fairmont Century Plaza (LA), the patio has been reimagined into a Parisian Garden oasis, featuring frozen and carafe-served St-Germain (STG) Hugo Spritzes. Sit among colorful flowers in a perfect people-watching terrace during a cool summer evening.
Fairmont Century Plaza guests and locals can sip their spritz in a reimagined Parisian sanctuary with flowers, a bicycle and signage. Pair your spritz with French Onion soup and a cheese or charcuterie plate to nibble on while posing at the various creative activations.
Legend has been told that spritzes were first stirred in the 1800s in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Soldiers found Italian wines too strong, so they would dilute their wine with water.
St-Germain Elderflower Spritz creates a modern French twist on the European classic. 'La vie en spritz' evokes a feeling of enjoyment in life. A fun outdoor venue is a poolside St-Germain cabana takeover at Pendry Newport Beach.
Guests will also find spritzes at the satellite bar. Both areas in the hotel are making STG Hugos, STG Margaritas and other elderflower enhanced cocktails.
St-Germain is a French liqueur made with fresh elderflowers that have been hand-picked. Usually once a year in the late spring these flowers are at their peak to accomplish the liqueur's exquisitely natural flavor. Every bottle of St-Germain contains up to 1,000 of the very best elderflower blossoms, resulting in a finely crafted, perfectly balanced and refined liqueur.
A St-Germain Hugo Spritz is naturally sweet, and its popularity rose 31% Year Over Year (YOY), quickly becoming the quintessential drink of the summer season.
Another poolside escape of the season is at the elegant golf course and ocean view Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach. Sip St-Germain at the resort's picturesque swimming pool or on the resort's terrace in an elegant cocktail garden setting. Select one of the four signature spritz cocktails during golden hour for a spectacular photo moment at one of Dana Point's favorite coastal resorts.
To replicate the Spritzes offered at these venues, St-Germain provides the recipe for a St-Germain Hugo Spritz on their site. It's a variation of the classic Hugo Spritz, with St-Germain elderflower liqueur taking center stage. This drink is known for its light, floral notes and bubbly texture, making it a popular choice for spring, summer and fall gatherings.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 OZ ST-GERMAIN
2 OZ MARTINI PROSECCO
2 OZ SODA WATER
LEMON TWIST
MINT
EDIBLE FLOWERS (OPTIONAL)
DIRECTIONS
1.Pour St-Germain over ice into your glass.
2. Top with prosecco and soda water.
3. Give the drink a good stir.
4. Gently twist a lemon peel on top of your drink and add edible flowers and mint (optional).
