Marie Antoinette clearly knew how to party.
We often wonder which effervescent cocktails royalty like Ms. Antoinette may have chosen when given the option. Though they probably didn’t involve Red Bull or Apple Puckers, we know there’s got to be an entire world of delicious 18th century concoctions that would translate well to our generations.
St. Germain has a pretty good idea of what they drank, we believe. This fine artisanal French liqueur is derived from wild blossoms of elderflowers, handpicked on the Swiss Alps in very limited qualities. It gives cocktails an expensive, subtly floral and fruity sensation- not distictly any one fruit, but hints of many. A tad peach, pear, lychee and citrus, but not enough to call it any.
Our favorite summery recipe St. Germain has to offer is the blossoming Versaille Cocktail- it includes splashes of champagne, St. Germain, bourbon and a spritz of lemon, and is served in saucer-shaped champagne glass, a la Ms. Antoinette. Très délicieux.
Those expensive french pastries, jewels, shoes and bouquets of flowers aren’t optional for your party, they’re required.
