This strawberry St Germain gin and tonic is a simple twist on the classic, adding a dash of floral flavor and brightness to the glass. It's the perfect light cocktail for spring or summer sipping.

glass of strawberry St Germain gin and tonic with lime to side and bottles behind

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Not so long ago, I was looking at food holidays (something I never did before having a blog, but which I now find oddly amusing) and came to a strange realization. I didn't have a gin and tonic cocktail on the blog.

Now, you may think why would you, it's just two things mixed together, and you'd have a fair point. But while it's such a classic, it's also fun to add slight twists to, as in this strawberry and elderflower gin and tonic.

Plus, for me, gin and tonics have a bit of a special place in my memories.

glass of strawberry St Germain gin and tonic from side showing strawberries in glass

When I lived with my parents, my grandpa would come over for dinner every Sunday evening. Actually I don't think they necessarily did every week when my granny was still around, but it became a tradition once he was on his own.

Each Sunday, before the meal, the grown ups would have a gin and tonic. Once I was old enough, I got to join in (bear in mind the laws are different in the UK, before you think I stayed at home a long time!), but even when I was younger, I would help serve drinks and snacks.

Spirits, ice and strawberries in glass before topping up

These days, I don't have them quite as much, mainly because I don't think to buy tonic. Instead, I may make other drinks like a caipirinha, or more recent favorite mezcal sour. Or if I make a longer drink, it might be the other gin cocktail family of gin collins, like a strawberry collins or raspberry collins cocktail.

But seeing the G&T holiday made me realize I had to rectify the gap. I've been meaning to make a St Germain cocktail for a while, and this is such a great, simple way to incorporate some.

adding tonic to glass with spirits, strawberry and slice of lime

What is St Germain?

St Germain, if you are not familiar, is an elderflower liqueur. You can get other brands, but they do vary slightly in strength, sweetness and flavor.

All have that amazingly floral elderflower scent, another childhood flashback for me. Being so floral, you only want a little in this cocktail. It adds just that hint of additional aromatic flavor and a gentle sweetness.

glass of finished cocktail with bottles behind and strawberry and cut lime to side

What gin is best for a St Germain gin and tonic?

Just like wine, beer and really any drinks, gin is a bit of a personal taste. Some prefer aromatic, others don't. For this take on a gin and tonic, I definitely think more aromatic is better to pair with the St Germain. I'd suggest Hendricks or Bombay Sapphire for this. Maybe it's the Scot in me, but I went for Hendricks.

In this version, I've more included strawberries for decoration rather than flavor, but you can definitely muddle the strawberries to bring out some of their flavor as well. They would certainly pair well flavor-wise.

Either way, these lovely glasses from JoyJolt really show off this pretty drink and are perfect to sip from.

Strawberry St Germain gin and tonic showing slice of lime on top

This strawberry St Germain gin and tonic is an easy, gently fragrant twist on a classic cocktail. Perfect for brunch, before dinner, or whenever you choose!

Looking for more light cocktails? Try these!

Strawberry bellini
Pineapple mimosa
Pimm's cup cocktail
Sloe gin fizz
Plus get many more ideas in the cocktail recipes archives.

glass of st germain gin and tonic with lime to one side and flower to other

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4.60 from 5 votes

Strawberry St Germain gin and tonic

This simple twist on a gin and tonic cocktail is lightly fragrant and perfect for brunch, pre-dinner or whenever suits.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Caroline's Cooking

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Ingredients

2 strawberries (or 1 if larger)
1 ½ oz gin 45ml, suggest aromatic like Hendricks, Bombay Sapphire
½ oz St Germain 15ml, or other elderflower liqueur
4 oz tonic 120ml, or more/less to taste
1 slice lime + ice to serve

Instructions

Cut the strawberries in to thick slices. If you like, add most of the slices to the bottom of a glass and muddle (alternatively add all as slices more for decoration).
Add the gin and St Germain to the glass then add a few cubes of ice and the (remaining) strawberry slices.
Top up the glass with tonic, top with a slice of lime and serve.

Notes

This recipe is intended for readers 21+. Please drink responsibly.

Note - you can change the proportion of St Germain to gin if you prefer more of the floral flavor. You can also skip the strawberries if you prefer.

Nutrition

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Try these other brunch ideas:

Beverages:
Maple Bacon Old Fashioned from The Spiffy Cookie
Pimm's Iced Tea from Books n' Cooks
Sparkling Strawberry Peach Punch from For the Love of Food
Triple Orange Julius from The Crumby Kitchen

Something savory:
Amish Breakfast Casserole from Platter Talk
Cheesy Poblano Frittata from Shockingly Delicious
Waffle Casserole with Maple Sausage from Karen's Kitchen Stories

Something sweet:
Brunch Cake from April Golightly
Cream Cheese Coffee Cake from PasstheSushi
Raspberry Lemon Cake from The Redhead Baker
Vegan Mango Peach Toaster Pastries from The Baking Fairy

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Disclaimer: This recipe is intended for individuals ages 21 & up. Please drink responsibly. Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Joyjolt, Sweets & Treats, Torani, Sarcastic Cooking, Dessert for Two, Sweet Phi, and The Little Ferraro Kitchen for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek recipes. All opinions are my own.