St-Germain, the artisan elderflower liqueur, is civilizing the world, one cocktail at a time.

You can add a touch of style and sophistication to your cocktail gathering with a St-Germain one-liter carafe ($12), which makes it easy to mix five flawless drinks at a pop. Like the classy St-Germain bottle, the carafe is inspired by Art Deco design and embossed with the navy and gold St-Germain logo.

Each piece also is embellished with fill marks on the side for your choice of either brut sparkling wine or sauvignon blanc, sparkling water or club soda, and, of course, St-Germain, making it easier than ever to craft the perfect St-Germain cocktail for friends and family.

Spouts on either side of the rim facilitate the perfect pour. Serve straight up in a champagne flute or on rocks in a Tom Collins glass. Add a lemon twist, if you wish.

At our house, we taste-tested the cocktails, made with a bottle of St-Germain provided by the company. For our variation, we opted for sparkling wine and club soda. We found the combination refreshing and refined, an effervescent way to greet guests at a party — or a loved one after a hard day at work.

So what does elderflower taste like? Think citrus fruits with a hint of pear. Pretty and romantic.

You can shake up your cocktail repertoire with a variety of drinks contained in St-Germain’s recipe book ($5). Civilization is alive and well.