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
Florence Fabricant… Percy heaved an impressive sigh and took a deep swig of elderflower wine …—J. K. Rowling
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Bartenders have started adapting the original recipe (gin, elderflower liqueur, Lillet Blanc, grapefruit juice and bitters) by topping it with tonic or pét-nat for a sparkling finish.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
With notes of lemon, peach, black tea, and a blend of botanical extracts like elderflower, basil,… RIDE Ural Anyone with a shred of sense knows that at some point in the not-too-distant future the world is going to end.
—Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 17 May 2025
For dessert: Rum Baba with eggnog and toffee caramel or strawberries with creamy white chocolate and elderflower.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Franz Haas, Manna 2021 The nose features a layered bouquet of ripe apricot, peach, and pineapple alongside floral notes of jasmine and elderflower, accompanied by subtle hints of honey, almonds, and wet stone.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Rachel King, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
With notes of lemon, peach, black tea, and a blend of botanical extracts like elderflower, basil,… RIDE Ural Anyone with a shred of sense knows that at some point in the not-too-distant future the world is going to end.
—Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 17 May 2025
For dessert: Rum Baba with eggnog and toffee caramel or strawberries with creamy white chocolate and elderflower.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Franz Haas, Manna 2021 The nose features a layered bouquet of ripe apricot, peach, and pineapple alongside floral notes of jasmine and elderflower, accompanied by subtle hints of honey, almonds, and wet stone.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Elderflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderflower. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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