The Twinkling St. Germain New Year’s Cocktail
A few years ago, I first heard about the cocktail The Twinkle when Stanley Tucci featured it on his Instagram. The name alone immediately captured my imagination - light, celebratory, and perfect for ringing in the New Year. While it sounded delightful to both of us, he ultimately decided it wasn’t quite to his taste. Still, I couldn’t let go of the idea. Between the name and the way it evokes sparklers, shimmer, and celebration, I always felt it deserved a place at a New Year’s toast.
This Thanksgiving, my sister asked my husband to make a variation of a St. Germain cocktail, and I was instantly smitten. With the addition of lemon and a splash of something bubbly, it reminded me so much of The Twinkle - fresh, elegant, and effortlessly festive. That moment inspired me to share this version with you, which I’ve named The Twinkling St. Germain.
Below, I’ve included the recipes for both The Twinkle and a classic St. Germain cocktail, so you have them on hand as well.
This cocktail is truly lovely. The floral notes of the St. Germain liqueur are gently balanced by bright lemon juice, keeping it light and refreshing rather than overly rich - exactly the kind of drink I enjoy lingering over as the year comes to a close.
the Twinkling St. GermaiN Cocktail
INGREDIENTS -
2 oz (60ml) Vodka
1.5 oz (45ml) Elderflower Liqueur
0.75 oz (23ml) Fresh lemon juice:
2 oz (60ml) Prosecco/sparkling wine
1 oz (30ml) Club soda
Lemon twist: 1 (for garnish)
PREPARATION -
Fill a shaker with ice.
Add the Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and fresh lemon juice to the shaker and shake well until chilled.
Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass of your choice.
Top with sparkling wine and club soda and stir gently to combine
Garnish with a lemon twist or slice
The Twinkle Cocktail
INGREDIENTS -
2 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
1⁄2 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
2 fl oz Prosecco/sparkling wine
PREPARATION -
Shake first 2 ingredients with ice.
Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
Top with sparkling wine.
Express lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
St. Germain Cocktail
INGREDIENTS -
1.5 oz (45ml) Elderflower Liqueur
0.75 oz (23ml) Fresh lemon juice:
2 oz (60ml) Prosecco/sparkling wine
1 oz (30ml) Club soda
Lemon twist: 1 (for garnish)
PREPARATION -
Fill a shaker with ice.
Add the St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and fresh lemon juice to the shaker and shake well until chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with sparkling wine and club soda and gently stir to combine.
Garnish with a lemon twist.
