The Return of the Bartender’s Ketchup: Elderflower Liqueur
Imbibe Magazine | 04.03.2026 22:03
When St-Germain elderflower liqueur first debuted in the aughts, bartenders quickly adopted the fruit-forward, floral liqueur for every type of cocktail, earning it the nickname “bartender’s ketchup.” Many craft producers followed suit, creating their own elderflower liqueurs, giving drinkmakers even more options to play with. Cocktails featuring the liqueur abound, from twists on the G&T to the spicy Margarita.
