And that’s it! Let us know if you try the Hugo spritz and what you think in the comments below. More spritz recipes I’m never one to add a big, fancy bottle of alcohol to my home bar that I’ll only use once or twice a year.

Germain Des Pres Church Paris How To Visit Saint Germain Des Pres Church Paris

Just across from the church on Boulevard St Germain are two of the Left Bank’s most famous cafés – the Deux Magots and Café de Flore. At the start of the twentieth century they were full of philosophers, writers and intellectuals debating the meaning of life. Regulars would choose one over the other, and they’ve been rivals ever since.

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Elderflower Liqueur. a.k.a. St. Germain. Here, it stands in for simple syrup (Translation: you don’t have to plan ahead and make simple syrup for this recipe. WIN.) Since elderflower liqueur has its own sweetness, additional sugar is unnecessary.

Pack of 6 Original St Germain Glasses/Liqueur Glasses

Serve in a chilled glass: Simply place your serving glass in the freezer for 15-30 minutes before mixing, and you have a perfectly chilled glass. This makes your drink extra refreshing on those hot days. The Luxembourg Gardens are a green oasis of 23 hectares which surrounds the Luxembourg Palace, with lawns, fountains, sports courts and playgrounds. They’re your classic Parisian park, with old men playing boules and couples strolling hand-in-hand. The St Germain spritz is so easy to make: there’s no real technique involved at all! Just stir ingredients and top with bubbles. Here are the basic steps (or skip to the recipe):

The original Pont des Arts was built in 1802 to connect the Louvre and Institut de France. It was the first metal bridge in Paris, but after wartime bombing and boat collisions it was declared unsafe in 1977. A steel version was built to replace it, using the same design except with seven arches instead of the original nine to match the nearby Pont Neuf.