elderflower

noun

el·der·flow·er ˈel-dər-ˌflau̇(-ə)r

: the flower of an elderberry (such as Sambucus nigra) used especially in making wines, liqueurs, and teas

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.—

Florence Fabricant

… Percy heaved an impressive sigh and took a deep swig of elderflower wine …—

J. K. Rowling

Examples of elderflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It’s made with St-Germain elderflower liqueur (of course), Martini prosecco, soda water and mint and lime for a garnish. —

Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024 It’s made from a recipe of 24 botanicals (no Monkey 47, but still), including lavender, chamomile, elderflower, and linden. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 June 2024 Fan favorite cocktails include the Martha, an elderflower, citrus and white wine spritz and the Miller Low Life (a Miller High Life served in a glass upside down). —

Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024 Botanical ingredients — like lavender, jasmine, elderflower and rose — have blossomed in products like coffee, creamer and cookies. —

Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for elderflower

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