Without saying "drink me" on the label, the new St.-Germain elderflower liqueur is as compelling as the vial on the table in “Alice in Wonderland.” With its elegant belle époque bottle, its musky-sweet aroma hinting of Meyer lemon and its mouth-filling honeyed pear flavor, it is hard to resist. On its own, this 40-proof liqueur, said to be the first made from fresh elderflowers hand-picked in the Alps and macerated in eau de vie, is pretty intense unless it’s cut with ice and a splash of soda. But it adds a lush fruitiness to a glass of Champagne or white wine.

Rating

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 91 points (Mar 2011) Ultimate Beverage Challenge