St. Germain Elderflower Margarita

If you're looking for your new favorite cocktail for the spring or summer, you're going to want to try this elderflower margarita. It's a fun, slightly floral, twist on the classic margarita recipe. 

You'll love this elderflower margarita

It's refreshing. The combination of elderflower liquor and fresh lime juice is SO refreshing. You may recognize the combination from a Hugo Spritz, which is also such a refreshing spritz cocktail.

It's easy to make. Three ingredients are all you need to make this cocktail. You may recognize elderflower liqueur, or you may know it as St. Germain! You could also consider this to be a St. Germain margarita. 

It can be made as a batched cocktail. Since there are no carbonated ingredients, this cocktail can easily be made into a big batch cocktail for all your spring and summer parties! 

Ingredients

Tequila. I personally used blanco tequila, or silver tequila, for this recipe. I like that the flavor is more citrusy and mellow and pairs well with St Germain. You can use reposado tequila, too! 

Elderflower Liqueur. I always recommend having a bottle of elderflower liqueur stocked on your home bar! It's such an underrated cocktail ingredient. The elderflower liqueur takes the place of orange liqueur, like traditional triple sec, that's typically found in margarita recipes. 

Fresh Lime Juice. Fresh lime juice is a must for this cocktail! The sweet flavors of the lime juice and the elderflower liquor paired with the tequila makes for the perfect cocktail. 

How to make this elderflower margarita

1. Prepare the glass by rubbing a lime wedge along the rim of your glass and dipping it into margarita salt.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime juice.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
4. Strain into an ice-filled margarita glass with a salted rim.
5. Add a lime wheel or edible flower for a beautiful finishing touch.

Substitutions and variations

Make it sweeter – Add simple syrup if you prefer a slightly sweeter margarita. The elderflower liqueur is naturally sweet, so taste before adding extra sugar.

Try different tequilas – Use reposado tequila for a smoother, more caramel-like flavor.

Add a sparkling touch – Top with club soda for a refreshing spritz variation.

FAQs

Does elderflower go with tequila?

Absolutely! The floral sweetness of elderflower liqueur complements tequila’s citrusy and earthy notes perfectly.

What alcohol goes with elderflower?

Besides tequila, elderflower liqueur pairs beautifully with vodka, gin, prosecco, and rum.

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Want more margarita recipes?

• Italian Margarita with Amaretto
• Prosecco Margaritas
• Passoa Margarita

Let me know in the comments if you try this elderflower margarita—I’d love to hear your thoughts! Cheers!