Updated July 2026.
St-Germain taste is not a TTB class. Official FAQ: French elderflower liqueur (Sambucus nigra) at 20% ABV / 40 proof, with notes of peach, pear, citrus, and honeysuckle. Color may shift after opening; the brand recommends six months. Liqueurs sit under A 1.5-ounce pour at 20% is half of one NIAAA drink.
Related: elderflower liqueur taste, gin taste, Campari taste.
Label vs pour
| Language | 1.5 oz drinks |
|---|---|
| St-Germain official | 0.50 |
| Flower | — |
| Taste copy | — |
| US liqueur | From labeled ABV |
A 750 mL 20% bottle is about 8.5 drinks. Pour math: liqueur drinks.
Sources
- stgermainliqueur.com/faq/: 20% / 40 proof; elderflower; peach/pear/citrus/honeysuckle.
- 27 CFR 5.150. NIAAA December 2025.