Hummingbird Cocktail
I can assure you that is a cocktail and not a glass of water. Although you might think you’re drinking flavored water because The Hummingbird is a smooth sexy sneaky little cocktail that’s made with three little ingredients: St Germain, Prosecco and Club Soda.
I’m not sure how many years ago I was introduced to St Germain, because whenever I try to recall years I’m always wrong (my friends will attest to this). So we’ll just say 4 for the sake of argument.
I was at a lovely little retreat in Savannah. Our night was winding down with lots of friends, belly laughs, happy tears and yes cocktails. My friend Helene had in her possession a bottle of St. Germain. I was immediately smitten with the bottle. It’s unmistakeable.
I had brought a smidge of my homemade Limoncello and because it sounded good at the time I combined the two. That was my introduction to St. Germain. I’ve since been drinking it on the rocks (crushed ice please) or in the form of The Hummingbird.
St. Germain is an all natural elderflower liqueur produced in France. From what I understand the delicate flowers needed to make this luscious liqueur are harvested by hand in the Alps. This would explain the price.
Apparently everyone nearby to me has caught onto the fabulous-ness that is S. Germain. The past THREE times I’ve been to my local alphabet stores they’ve been out. I guess I’m going to have to start buying them a case at a time. If they’re out again you’ll know it was because of me. Sorry. Not sorry.
Best part about this cocktail is you don’t have to shake until your hand feels like it might fall off, not to mention freeze. All you do is pour and drink. Responsibly of course. You all know the rules.
Baci!
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DessertForTwo says
This sounds so good! I love St Germain!
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
Love the name and your pics are gorgeous!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says
This sounds amazing! I love St. Germain.
Angie says
This cocktail looks so beautiful! I love the lemon!
Laurie {Simply Scratch} says
Seriously this is one stunning cocktail!
Nutmeg Nanny says
This looks delicious! I usually just put St. Germain in my gin and tonics but I need to give it a try with Prosecco. This cocktail looks so beautiful!
Erika says
That is one sexy cocktail… I love St.Germain so this is definitely one to try..
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
I am swooning over these amazing photos! Beautiful! I have been looking for an excuse to buy a bottle of St. Germain for months, and I think I just found it. Thanks 🙂
Julie says
Ooh, I haven’t tried St. Germain – but this looks so refreshing!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
Gorgeous drink!! This would be great on a hot day!
Liz says
Oooh, I have a huge bottle of St. Germain just waiting for a new cocktail to try! This is stunning…though I may need a lemon twist intervention. Mine tend to be lemon stubs ;
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
I LOVE the sound of this cocktail. I had St. Germain once at a local restaurant here in Philly and thinking about that drink along with this one makes me want to add a bottle to the Liquor Cabinet – along with some prosecco of course 🙂
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
Beautiful! I’d sure love one of these right now!
Jackie {The Beeroness} says
I’ll take two. Ok, maybe three.
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
It’s is an elegant looking drink. I would feel quite sophisticated drinking it. It’s not a feeling I normally experience. Lol
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
oooh, this sounds lovely! I’m a huge fan of St Germain and, well, you can never go wrong with Prosecco…
Rose | The Clean Dish says
What a classy cocktail. I’m in love 🙂
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
WOW, now this is a gorgeous cocktail! 🙂
Anna @ Garnish with Lemon says
Gorgeous cocktail! I’ll take that extra one in the back.
Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says
It might be me that’s grabbing all the St. Germain from the stores. I ADORE the stuff, though it really is a bit pricey. I’m pretty sure my bottle of it would be one of the things I’d grab and run out with if the house was on fire.I’m loving the cocktail and will definitely be giving it a try.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
Beautiful photos of that cocktail! Making this soon!
Denise says
St. Germain is a staple around Chez Us, must give this lovely cocktail a whirl!
Maria | Pink Patisserie says
Beautiful, and gorgeous and St. Germain. Can’t wait to give this one a try.. Love, love!!
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
Such gorgeous pics! And I could use one of these cocktails.! 😉