elderflower

noun

el·der·flow·er | \ ˈel-dər-ˌflau̇(-ə)r

Definition of elderflower

: 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 The product’s base is Riesling juice, with additions of fig, ginger, rosemary, yuzu, elderflower and more. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "Cocktails without alcohol are frequently mediocre. Here are some recipes that actually taste good," 19 Jan. 2021 Here, they’re boosted with mezcal and elderflower for a bright and earthy brew. — Washington Post, "Smaller bowl, same punch: Scaling down New Year’s drinks for one or two," 18 Dec. 2020 Enter these soothing sachets, everything from Chinese black to Scandanavian cranberry elderflower. — Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, "30 amazing Advent calendars that make December so much merrier," 10 Nov. 2020 And the cocktail list will include riffs on classics, including the Elder Statesmen, a modern twist on a martini with gin, Kina l’Aero, elderflower liqueur and orange bitters. — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, "Historic Tribune Tower will get a casual new French restaurant from seasoned Oakland chefs," 8 Dec. 2020 Enter these soothing sachets, everything from Chinese black to Scandanavian cranberry elderflower. — Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, "30 amazing Advent calendars that make December so much merrier," 10 Nov. 2020 Enter these soothing sachets, everything from Chinese black to Scandanavian cranberry elderflower. — Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, "30 amazing Advent calendars that make December so much merrier," 10 Nov. 2020 Enter these soothing sachets, everything from Chinese black to Scandanavian cranberry elderflower. — Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, "30 amazing Advent calendars that make December so much merrier," 10 Nov. 2020 Enter these soothing sachets, everything from Chinese black to Scandanavian cranberry elderflower. — Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, "30 amazing Advent calendars that make December so much merrier," 10 Nov. 2020

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