St.Germain but 9 Times Cheaper!

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  • St Germain is the most popular Elderflower Liqueur in the world, but today I’ll show you how to make it cheaper and better at home, using foraged elderflowers for a citrusy, fresh and balanced Liqueur that will be perfect for Summer! First using a sous vide, I’ll show you how to prepare the Liqueur, including a special ingredient: Sodium Citrate. To understand how it works, I invited my go-to chemist among bartenders, Darcy O’Neil from the channel Art of Drink, who will explain the uses of this ingredient in the drink industry. Finally, after that quick science lesson, we’ll make the best known elderflower summer drink, the Hugo Spritz, and I’ll also talk to you a bit about its history, so it’s going to be an action pack episode! If you are ready, pull up a chair and get comfortable - it’s Cocktail Time
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    0:00 Intro
    0:39 About St.Germain
    1:33 Tasting notes
    2:19 Homemade St.Germain
    6:25 Tasting notes #2
    6:53 Hugo cocktail
    7:45 Tasting notes #3
    8:14 Thank you Patrons!
    8:26 Outro
    The team behind this video:
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    #cocktailtime #elderflower #homemade

Komentáře • 410

  • @KevinKos
    @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +13

    What is your favorite elderflower cocktail? 🤩
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    • @phoenixrising7777
      @phoenixrising7777 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Could you make a cocktail with Riga black balsam???

    • @dangersuede
      @dangersuede Před 11 měsíci

      I have tried three in my life. One from Germany, one from France, and one from BC in Canada. The one from BC was by far the cheapest, had the least added sugar, and overall I feel the best of the three

    • @Artofdrink
      @Artofdrink Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks Kevin!

    • @mdbbox5660
      @mdbbox5660 Před 11 měsíci

      A paloma with St. Germain is really awesome.

    • @kedrickswain6509
      @kedrickswain6509 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Pear martini

  • @mbob67
    @mbob67 Před 11 měsíci +74

    This is crazy, I was literally planning on making this, I just bought dried elderflower. Was gonna try to wing it but now I have a step by step guide, love it!

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +22

      It's better and more in line with St.Germain if you can find fresh elderflower, but dried can yield great results too.

    • @tomhubbard7053
      @tomhubbard7053 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Mike, I am very interested in your recipe and your results. I don't have access to fresh flower as far as I know, but want to try this as well.

    • @TheCheerym
      @TheCheerym Před 11 měsíci

      Would it be ok with dried flowers to macerate it as it won’t go bad? Don’t have sous vide yet :/ If you try, please let us know!

    • @nicosengify
      @nicosengify Před 11 měsíci +3

      The algorithm has your number

    • @carlosbravo6744
      @carlosbravo6744 Před 11 měsíci

      Will it taste the same with dried flowers?

  • @Uckertay
    @Uckertay Před 11 měsíci +25

    After messing around with a rose cordial and lemongrass for a cocktail, it was missing another element. My beverage director and I ended up adding .50 ounces of elderflower liqueur, and it's our best selling cocktail on the menu to date.

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +3

      Nice!

    • @Uckertay
      @Uckertay Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@KevinKos thanks! It was interesting how the sweetness of the liqueur assisted in the perceived acidity of the cocktail. For context, my beverage director mentioned the situation in some Champagne houses where low dosage Champagnes were typically not very interesting due to the lack of sugar, and it turns out that the perceived acidity, amongst other things, of Champagne was more noticeable once dosage was added as opposed to little or none.

  • @TheWhiteDragon3
    @TheWhiteDragon3 Před 11 měsíci +24

    Another method I've found for separating little flowers or berries from their stems is to use a fork. Slide the stems in between the tines of the fork and gently pull away the flower or berry from the stem, almost like you're combing them out of the stems. I made great use of this method to pick lilac flowers.

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +5

      That's a great idea! Thank you!

  • @tularjaggs334
    @tularjaggs334 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Heartily agree on not jiggering the soda. I put my cocktails on a kitchen scale, tare, and add soda by weight. No loss of bubbles and accurate pour.

  • @schmup53
    @schmup53 Před 11 měsíci +9

    🥂 Bohemian Bicycle wildly popular now for years at a local restaurant - Bohemian Bicycle - 1 ounce Bombay Sapphire - 1 ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur -1/2 to 3/4 ounce lime juice, club soda - 1 leaf fresh basil - Love the suit!

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Thank you for sharing! Cheers!

    • @drk321
      @drk321 Před 11 měsíci

      This sounds good. Over rocks or up? Not sure if you are describing a cocktail or martini style. Probably great either way.

    • @schmup53
      @schmup53 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@drk321 served up in a coupe.

  • @DeadlyDiper
    @DeadlyDiper Před hodinou

    I actually made this liquer following your recipe today! It tastes really great but the next time i'd probably tone down the sugar a little bit, i'm excited to use it in some cocktails tomorrow though!

  • @meauxx
    @meauxx Před 11 měsíci +34

    Jeeeeez, fam. What amazing content you guys make. Props! Recipes for home made liqueurs is an amazing way to expand your home bar cheaply. I often find myself wanting to try new cocktails, but not willing to spend the buck on liqueurs that I won't be using as much. This could easily be a series and starting with Elderflower Liqueur is a perfect one. Thanks a lot, crew! 🙏

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      Our pleasure! Thank you!

  • @ellyam991
    @ellyam991 Před 11 měsíci +2

    🥂 It's hard to find St Germain here, so this is a great way to see what it's all about!

  • @NebFan06
    @NebFan06 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I don't have any elderflowers near me, so I would not be able to make my own, however this video has inspired me to go out and buy a bottle of St Germain and use it in a few cocktails.

    • @stevenjacobs2750
      @stevenjacobs2750 Před 11 měsíci

      Try an Artichoke Hold. I think it is my current favorite drink with elderflower liqueur

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      Cheers!

  • @phantomhandofcocktailtime6911
    @phantomhandofcocktailtime6911 Před 11 měsíci +84

    Put your Heinz up if you think St Germain should still be the Bartender’s Ketchup 😂

  • @5nickel5728
    @5nickel5728 Před 11 měsíci +1

    🥂 it’s always a great day when there’s a new Cocktail Time video! Looks like I’ll need to find some dried elderflower!

  • @Apache0636
    @Apache0636 Před měsícem

    Huge effort. Thank you for every detail

  • @isabelladavis1363
    @isabelladavis1363 Před dnem

    This looks amazing thank you so much for sharing this delightful drink I’m growing elderflowers in my garden for their amazing flavors now and just finished making a cordial with some…blessings wished

  • @tucopacifico
    @tucopacifico Před 11 měsíci +6

    I hadn’t heard of the Hugo until I visited Slovenia. They are delicious and very refreshing, and it seemed like everyone was drinking them there and especially in Croatia. Loved them so much that I bought a bottle of St Germaine and planted some mint as soon as I got back. Excellent vid! 🥂

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I hope you enjoyed vacation in Slovenia and Croatia! Cheers!

  • @swordb3ar
    @swordb3ar Před 11 měsíci +5

    Kevin, I only recently discovered this channel as someone who has just started delving into mixology and it is an absolute gold mine. The information, from simple basics to homemade and no waste, the aesthetic between your dapper self, the set, and music, the excellent camera work and editting (thanks Sasha you do an amazing job), and just the right amount of humor make for unbelievably quality content. Eagerly looking forward to more, keep up the good work and cheers❤

    •  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot and we'll keep working hard to deliver!

  • @Kopa_Malphas
    @Kopa_Malphas Před 11 měsíci +4

    Making your own Liqueurs is a great way to budget your bar. I make my own Limoncello and Curacao, you can tweak it to your own flavor profiles, and you can build an arguably better product for a literal fraction of the price. I love seeing this kind of stuff on CZcams.
    It also makes great gifts as a by the way ;)

  • @sarahcitau
    @sarahcitau Před 11 měsíci +5

    Thanks! I've been trying to find a diy elderflower liqueur recipe that keeps that floral aroma and fresh taste forward. This will work wonderfully! Oh, and I love mine with Hendrick's, soda and lime 💚

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Thank you Sarah-Cita! 🙌 Glad you find this useful and thank you for sharing your recipe!

  • @daphnewestie519
    @daphnewestie519 Před měsícem

    🥂very informational! Excellent video

  • @the_Datana
    @the_Datana Před 7 měsíci

    i stubled upon this channel by accident and i must say it added a new hobby for me which i didnt knew i was interested in.
    keep it going!

  • @dthomascful
    @dthomascful Před 11 měsíci

    Loved this!! Of to the garden store for an Elderflower plant!

  • @Oakspeaker
    @Oakspeaker Před 11 měsíci

    Wonderful video as always. Elderflower is in bloom where I live, I plan on using your recipe this weekend! Cheers🥂

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      That's awesome, happy you still have it in season. Thanks and enjoy!

  • @misterwray9807
    @misterwray9807 Před 11 měsíci

    🥂Enjoyed the Elderflower collection field trip. Great fun!

  •  Před 11 měsíci

    Perfect! This will probably be my first liqueur that I will try to make at home!

  • @dear_totheheart
    @dear_totheheart Před 9 měsíci

    This is so wonderful, appreciated, and elevated. Delicate indeed! Marvelous presentation as well, you are a delight! Thank you kindly and for sharing such wonderful techniques and preserving/sharing historic and French culinary and liqueur arts

  • @BenjaminCano
    @BenjaminCano Před 11 měsíci +1

    You've no idea for how long I've been waiting for this video.

  • @beckybenally9500
    @beckybenally9500 Před 11 měsíci

    🥂 thank you for the inspiring cocktail ideas! Now I'm looking to see if there are any places to pick some elderflowers! 😊

  • @BouncingTribbles
    @BouncingTribbles Před 11 měsíci

    Great video, your content is always edifying and enjoyable 🥂

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I appreciate that!

  • @MeatyM
    @MeatyM Před 11 měsíci +4

    This is unbelievable, I'm definitely going to try this thanks Kevin!

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +3

      Hope you enjoy it!

    • @MeatyM
      @MeatyM Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@KevinKos I made it and it's delicious! Thanks again for the recipe!

  • @tyking1533
    @tyking1533 Před 11 měsíci

    🥂 I always appreciate the content. The super juice is still a game changer for me and some of my friends. My home cocktail and cooking game has been forever changed.

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      Nice! Thank you so much!

  • @werdw4849
    @werdw4849 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you. Loved this video and just subscribed .

  • @downtime212
    @downtime212 Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent video Kevin cheers 🍸

  • @Ododobe
    @Ododobe Před 8 měsíci

    Another awesome video. 🥂

  • @ramonribeiro717
    @ramonribeiro717 Před 11 měsíci

    Amazing Kevin ! I await the video of Suze artisanal gentian liqueur, or Italicus, as they are extremely difficult to buy here, your recipes are the best, greetings from Brazil ! 👊🏼🇧🇷

  • @netanahum7317
    @netanahum7317 Před 11 měsíci

    🍻 cheers, going to make myself and friends for sure

  • @brianherman503
    @brianherman503 Před 11 měsíci

    I'm inspired! Thank you! Cheers 🥂

  • @JonnyRistow
    @JonnyRistow Před 11 měsíci

    🥂This was great! Thank you!

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @46clemthomas
    @46clemthomas Před 11 měsíci

    I'll try with Blanche d'armagnac !! Love it ! thanks

  • @wesleygelman1397
    @wesleygelman1397 Před 11 měsíci

    Hello, I love your channel!! I was wondering if i could use my chemex and a coffee filter instead of a cheese cloth or muslin for making clarified cordials featured in the mojito and gin basil smash videos.
    Thanks!!

  • @skyline6248
    @skyline6248 Před 11 měsíci +1

    When you tossed that st Germain my heart dropped hahhaa

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I had some safe hands over there 😀

  • @civi5sc2
    @civi5sc2 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thanks for sharing, will make this for sure! How long do you estimate it will stay good? Love this kind of content

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +2

      it should be good forever but my advise is to use it in one year.

  • @tikazombie37
    @tikazombie37 Před 11 měsíci +27

    as someone who's... geographically challenged, I appreciate the homemade swaps
    I know chartreuse is extremely complex, but I wonder if it would be possible to make an approximation of it(or maybe you've already done one?)

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +18

      Glad you like it! Noted for the Chartreuse 😉

    • @za1231in
      @za1231in Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@KevinKos i would love to learn to make green chartreuse too

    • @madsjorgensen5856
      @madsjorgensen5856 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@KevinKos Yes me too. Its my favorite liquor and its really difficult to find these days. Inco, witch is where all the restaurants is doing there shopping cant even get it :(

    • @MrBaymeric
      @MrBaymeric Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@madsjorgensen5856 Where do you live? Here is it easy to find, I am in france so it is probably different

  • @chrissyp76
    @chrissyp76 Před 9 měsíci

    Love this channel, just found you on here, I like making whacky cocktails, not the classics but like trying them too! Ching ching Kevin! 🍹🥂

  • @romulus_
    @romulus_ Před 11 měsíci +1

    have made several shrubs but never a liqueur. could be a fun project for the summer. thanks as always, kevin.

    • @jezzuh9120
      @jezzuh9120 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I've been getting disillusioned with liqueurs lately due to the high cost of neutral spirits. Watered down Everclear has off flavors you need to overpower compared to your average vodka, but most vodkas that are good enough to use for infusions are in the $20-25 range for a 750ml. A lot of good-to-great liqueurs are in that range already without the work and chance of me screwing it up. Shrubs, however, you can't buy at the store for the most part and offer a lot of room for cheap experimentation.

  • @orbtastic
    @orbtastic Před 11 měsíci +2

    I remember picking elderflowers as small kid in the early 70s and my mum making elderflower wine. It seemed otherworldly to me, the demijohns and all that. Never felt tempted to try it as it always smelt slightly cat pissy to me and I'm not a huge wine fan. I may try this though.

  • @Kshah923
    @Kshah923 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video as always! 🥂

  • @antoinefauret5001
    @antoinefauret5001 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video ! I was wondering if we could use a double boiler instead of the sous vide bag since we are adding liquid to the preparation ?

  • @Frinkenmood
    @Frinkenmood Před 11 měsíci

    🥂 Great tutorial and I have to try this while the elderflowers are still in bloom!

  • @simark_tahimiklang
    @simark_tahimiklang Před 11 měsíci +1

    Amazing! but can you also make it with jasmine flower?

  • @OpeyemiAdelusi
    @OpeyemiAdelusi Před 11 měsíci

    Fantastic work, you guys! Definitely going to try this! Possible video idea: maybe do this for Green Chartreuse (as it's gotten harder to find these days!!) Cheers guys!🥂

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      That one needs more testing, for sure. Maybe in the future 😊 Thanks!

  • @gordonlandis8863
    @gordonlandis8863 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love this recipe and have made it several times. Huge thanks to Kevin for figuring out the recipe!! My only change is I think the elderflower is vastly insufficient - I doubled it, and was very happy. I quadrupled it (!!) and was blown away. My favorite elderflower cocktail might be that (4x) on the rocks! (I also trimmed the sugar by 25%). It provides a richness and depth that goes way beyond StGermaine.

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      That's awesome! So happy you use this recipe and make adjustments to your liking! Thank you for sharing it with us! Cheers!

  • @anduresufelipe
    @anduresufelipe Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent video!

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @lirianor5339
    @lirianor5339 Před 11 měsíci

    I'm here from Reddit and it's amazing recipe! Gonna stay on this channel. Thank you!

  • @Buster-Sharp
    @Buster-Sharp Před měsícem

    🥂I’ve yet to not reach the bottom of a glass you served me, and I’ve been binging, but I’m so very lazy lol🍻

  • @eeedee1298
    @eeedee1298 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video... as always! My little tip... There are many Elderflower cordials and i use them in my cocktails at home. In England there many choices, but the best by a big margin is Green Bottle Elderflower Cordial... Not their mixed elderflower cordials, the straight one. I tried many fancier brands but this one is the best after taste testing! By the way.. I have been looking everywhere locally ( South of France) for flowering elderflower, but no luck finding it yet. If i do find it i will make elderflower Champagne which i hear is excellent!

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you for sharing!

  • @roryf.1349
    @roryf.1349 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for the video Kevin. Slainte! 🍻

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @rdjhardy
    @rdjhardy Před 11 měsíci

    Very good, Sir.

  • @walterstover4940
    @walterstover4940 Před 11 měsíci

    I love the labels you put on your bottles - how do you make them? I searched a bit but couldn't find if you already answered this in a different video. Awesome video, can't wait to try this.

  • @maszeq
    @maszeq Před 11 měsíci +1

    Fun fact: in Poland the Elderflower tree is called Lipa and July is named Lipiec - hence it was picked in July - so always remember to pick it according to your own climate cause picking it in May/June in Poland might end up with poisoning. Fun fact nr 2: in Czech June is called Lipiec :D

  • @jeremiahschilling6334
    @jeremiahschilling6334 Před 11 měsíci

    Sounds delicious!

  • @scottsell4182
    @scottsell4182 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video, we just made a double batch. Quick questions, how long will this last in the refrigerator? Trying to find a better strainer-coffee filter didn’t work all that well, any suggestions?

  • @lilyberry3950
    @lilyberry3950 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I know traditionally this is done with European black elderflower, but I wonder if I can forage some local Mexican elderflowers here in California, which are in bloom

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I am unfamiliar with this one, but make sure to check multiple times if it's safe to consume.

  • @kevinlawrence6368
    @kevinlawrence6368 Před 11 měsíci

    Your voice is asmr dude. Quite charming, informative video. 👍🏻

  • @richardthompson14
    @richardthompson14 Před 10 měsíci +1

    thank you for the content. Question, would it be better to add the sugar after straining?

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yes, that can be done too! Great idea!

  • @Ayndagram
    @Ayndagram Před 11 měsíci

    Un gran licor, pero demasiado caro a día de hoy. Se agradecen éstos homemade! 🤗🍹

  • @netanelizhakov7592
    @netanelizhakov7592 Před 9 měsíci

    I just made a butch and it turned out pretty good, (i did it with sealed jar inside pot with water on the stove and check the temperature every few minutes) and it turned out pretty balanced although the elderflower taste a bit heavy i guess because i used dried flowers wich usually a bit stronger in taste than fresh flowers. Maybe i should have dialed the dried flower down in comparison to the fresh ones..?🤔

  • @HighKingTurgon
    @HighKingTurgon Před 11 měsíci

    Oh no it is my favorite liqueur. Great to have a recipe-but where do I find elder trees? 🥂🥂🥂

  • @dire_prism
    @dire_prism Před 11 měsíci +1

    I wonder if the extraction would be more efficient with pure vodka, adding water later?

  • @owenmccord5078
    @owenmccord5078 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is great!
    Have you tried making larger batches?
    If so did you need to make alterations or find any part of the process more difficult?

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Sadly, I haven't, but I believe you don't need to make alternations. You can still use multiple bags for cooking.

  • @PaulEubanks
    @PaulEubanks Před 11 měsíci

    I wonder if you could achieve more clarity in the final product with a charcoal filtering step like through a Brita filter?

  • @Cocktailnyymi
    @Cocktailnyymi Před 11 měsíci

    🥂 What a nice clip :)

  • @kirry.stirry
    @kirry.stirry Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you very much for the interesting video my friend! I have a question though. Currently you cannot find fresh Elderflower in the where I'm from, so if I use dried Elderflower do you think I should increase its quantity?

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 10 měsíci +1

      That can be done with dried elderflowers too. The result won't be the same, but you'll get a lovely liqueur too. Usually, when working with devastated herbs, you can add less of it.

    • @kirry.stirry
      @kirry.stirry Před 9 měsíci

      @@KevinKos Thanks for the advice man! It was really useful!

  • @moogleboy
    @moogleboy Před 11 měsíci

    🥂Would it be possible to make a variation of a Super Juice syrup of the elderflowers to infuse the neutral alcohol with to improve the clarity?

  • @JessicaMorgani
    @JessicaMorgani Před 7 měsíci

    It's really cool to have a professional teaching me stuff for free in the comfort of my bedroom

  • @Shrabean
    @Shrabean Před 11 měsíci

    🥂nice one

  • @rhysdavies6340
    @rhysdavies6340 Před 8 měsíci

    😂 bartender ketchup! I never heard that one back in the day… we used to call peach bitters “chicken stock” for the same reason 👌 Salut 🍸

  • @mdbbox5660
    @mdbbox5660 Před 11 měsíci

    🥂St. Germain is one of my favorites, and it started this "hobby" of mixing drinks. As a newbie, it made me feel like a hero since it really does make everything taste better. I still use it to save my screwups and to fix lousy bottles of white wine. I opt for St. Elder which is about half the price of St. Germain, and actually tastes a bit better IMO, but I'd like to try making my own. Looking forward to trying your recipe with dried elderflowers. Getting fresh ones here isn't really possible.

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      Save this recipe for next year! Cheers!

  • @LeviathanPits
    @LeviathanPits Před 11 měsíci +1

    Just whipped up 2 large batches of this after going on an elderflower hunt yesterday - came out amazingly well! It's a very intense an 'fresh' elderflower taste compared to St Germain.

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Awesome! I am glad you like it! Thank you 🥂

  • @mmmicroplastics
    @mmmicroplastics Před 11 měsíci

    great video as always

  • @lucaswarner9756
    @lucaswarner9756 Před 11 měsíci

    This is amazing! Fresh elderflower is almost out of season where I live. Could I use this recipe and swap elderflower for other blossoms? Such as lilac, flowering currant, rose, etc. Would you need to change the amount of acids to fit each type of flower?

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      Lilac sounds great! I haven't used it so far, but I can see it works here nicely. As for the acids, I would need to do some tests before I could tell you more about it. Use this recipe as the starting point and make some adjustments if needed.

  • @CyrusBluebird
    @CyrusBluebird Před 11 měsíci +1

    The story of how St. Germain came to be is also hilarius🥂.
    Oh and of course you went and made your own, might as well flex on the rest of the Anglophones that Slovenians can do it themselves better.
    Lepo se imejte Kevin, Sašo, Robi, in Fantomska roka.

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      😂😂 Hvala enako!

  • @krissydiggs
    @krissydiggs Před 11 měsíci

    I thought I could make this. But… 1. Where find elderflowers? 2. Vacuum seal. 3. Crazy machine heater things. Probably it’s cheaper just to buy it. 😅 but cool!

  • @anacazan8739
    @anacazan8739 Před 7 měsíci

    Hello. Thank you for the recipe. Question: can i substitute a slow cooker instead of the sous vide?

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 7 měsíci

      I haven't try it but as long as you can set the temperature and time + close the lead so you don't loose the alcohol, it should be good.

  • @nathansinger1171
    @nathansinger1171 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Awesome film! No fresh elderflowers near me, but i always have St. Germain on hand!
    Since you've used Ikea ingredients in the past, I wonder if you've looked at using their elderflower concentrate as an alternative, and what you thought. The taste of the syrup by itself is amazing.
    To get 20% abv, it looks like a simple 1:1 with vodka.

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks! That's a great idea! I would need to try this out. On its own, the cordial tastes excellent, but I think mixing it with vodka would yield a much less elderflower taste.

    • @Baxter_the_Octopus
      @Baxter_the_Octopus Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@KevinKosI’ve had success mixing the Ikea drink concentrate with a smaller amount of higher proof alcohol to maintain the flavor concentration. Everclear worked well, and my personal experiment was Wray and Nephew. While not broadly useful in drinks, the elderflower rum is still a novel liqueur to have on hand.

  • @4nduril1
    @4nduril1 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This video came just in time. Thank you! I already planned on making elderflower liqueur this year. But I wouldn't have known to add citric and ascorbic acids and sodium citrate. I don't have a sous vide but I think cold extracting for two or three days will do. I made the batch today and I'm really curious how it will turn out.

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      Let me know how it will turn out. Cheers!

    • @CynesNoob1
      @CynesNoob1 Před 11 měsíci

      How did you go about cold extracting it?

    • @4nduril1
      @4nduril1 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@CynesNoob1 I mixed everything but water and sugar into a mason jar. I figured without heat maybe there's a better extraction when it's higher proof alcohol and not already dissolved sugar in it. Mixed (shook) really well and it sits for two days now. I guess tomorrow I'll strain and add water and sugar. I am thinking of mixing water and sugar separately first so I can heat it to make the sugar dissolve faster. Then cool and mix in with the (strained) rest.

    • @CynesNoob1
      @CynesNoob1 Před 11 měsíci

      @@4nduril1 Awesome, thank you!

    • @4nduril1
      @4nduril1 Před 11 měsíci

      @@KevinKos After three days I strained and finished it and it tastes really great! It's still not as clear as yours in the video but I guess some sediments will still sink to the bottom in the next days. I have never tasted St. Germain so I can't really compare (yet). But I am sure my homemade one will shine in some summer drinks this year. Thanks again.

  • @CzarekCh
    @CzarekCh Před 7 dny

    FYI I was able to make this without much oxidation with a fully filled jar, placing it in hot water, cooling it down and macerating for a while

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hey Kevin you ever use Pavan. I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the flavor and how it compares to St. Germain and Italicus. All three make cocktails better and do a bang-up job in a spritz.

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      Hi! I haven't try Pavan so far. I hope this will change soon. Thanks!

  • @PatrickJaszewski
    @PatrickJaszewski Před 11 měsíci

    🥂I was meaning to get some more St. Germain since mine is all oxidized as it is a rarely used ingredient for me. I was hoping to find a cheaper alternative and here it is! Now I just need to figure out where to source some elderflowers in Nebraska. I used to know of some wild spots when I lived in a different state, but I'll do some hunting at the state park this weekend. When I make this, I'll decant it into the St. Germain bottle ... nobody needs to know... haha! Great video, Kevin and team!

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hope you like the result 😉🥂

    • @PatrickJaszewski
      @PatrickJaszewski Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@KevinKos absolutely loved it. It turned out spot on. Excellent recipe!

  • @RavenWindrunner
    @RavenWindrunner Před 11 měsíci

    🥂 Step 1: get wild elderflower...welp doubt I could do that. Definitely would not be cheaper to buy all the equipment required to make this, but its a cool idea.

  • @mattia_carciola
    @mattia_carciola Před 11 měsíci

    I love elderflower and Hugo! The best ones I've had, however, weren't made using a cordial but a syrup (it was a nice hotel in Trentino). Never tried an homemade cordial, though, so if I ever happen to get close to elderflowers... ;)

  • @Lisa-ny5ke
    @Lisa-ny5ke Před 11 měsíci

    In Switzerland elderflower syrup is super popular and it was my favourite one as a kid and every spring so many people make their own.
    When I make a Hugo at home I just do Prosecco + elderflower syrup :)

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +1

      It's really a great way to use this wonderful gift of nature. I loved it since I was a kid as well. Cheers to Switzerland!

  • @Pummi1982
    @Pummi1982 Před 11 měsíci +1

    🥂 Thanks and Greetings from Germany 👋🏻

  • @W9e0e2e3e4pizza
    @W9e0e2e3e4pizza Před 11 měsíci

    🥂 I am a forester by trade and every year I give out hundreds of our native elderberry shrub.
    Many of the folks I work with are super nice and would absolutely let me collect their elderflowers so I will be super excited to try this!

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci

      That is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

  • @fernandojuseppe596
    @fernandojuseppe596 Před měsícem

    There aren’t any fresh elderflowers in my country, could I use dehydrated and still get a good result?

  • @alticia
    @alticia Před 9 měsíci

    "...luckily, it's not the monks who make it.", this really is a video that only could've came out in recent times, brilliant.

  • @GenuMark-su1pc
    @GenuMark-su1pc Před 11 měsíci

    Love it

  • @terrencemctier9569
    @terrencemctier9569 Před 4 měsíci

    What is the shelf life? Also, do you store in fridge or the shelf?

  • @Fly1ngHawaiian
    @Fly1ngHawaiian Před 11 měsíci +2

    Any recommendations for people who don’t have access to fresh elderflowers? Can I we dried substitutes of the elderflower? Cheers! 🥂

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +3

      It's more similar to St.Germain if you use fresh elderflower, but dried ones can get some great results too.

  • @adamsteinhardt6393
    @adamsteinhardt6393 Před 11 měsíci +1

    🥂best cocktail channel on CZcams 🥂

  • @mtoshea1
    @mtoshea1 Před 11 měsíci +3

    🥂 I wonder if there is a big difference between fresh flower vs. freeze dried. Great video, as always. Cheers!

    • @KevinKos
      @KevinKos  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Good question! That would be an interesting experiment!

    • @johnm7943
      @johnm7943 Před 11 měsíci +2

      I used dried flowers and the spirit came out a lot darker. Working to clarify it before I start testing it in cocktails