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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Made with champagne, elderflower liqueur, fresh watermelon juice, and a squeeze of lime, it can also easily be turned into a mocktail using sparkling cider or soda water.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
The Hugo Spritz is all the rage with elderflower liqueur giving it a botanical sweetness.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The limited-edition cocktail features Moët & Chandon Champagne, watermelon juice, elderflower liqueur and lime and is garnished with a watermelon wedge.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Liqueurs are great for after-dinner drinks and sweeter cocktails, and Giffard’s NA offerings fill this niche with delicate flavors like elderflower and ginger.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
The Hugo Spritz is all the rage with elderflower liqueur giving it a botanical sweetness.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The limited-edition cocktail features Moët & Chandon Champagne, watermelon juice, elderflower liqueur and lime and is garnished with a watermelon wedge.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Liqueurs are great for after-dinner drinks and sweeter cocktails, and Giffard’s NA offerings fill this niche with delicate flavors like elderflower and ginger.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Elderflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderflower. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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