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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Classic and seasonal cocktails will be available, including Berry Bliss (vodka, blackberry basil simple, lemon and sparkling wine), Gin Flowers (gin, vodka, Lillet, elderflower and grapefruit) and Sunset Pome (bourbon, pomegranate, lemon and honey simple).
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
The drink is one of two wine selections or an elderflower-prosecco spritz.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Unique to Palm Tree Club KC is the spritz flight, available at the upstairs lounge area, including two lavender hugo spritzes and two elderflower aperol spritzes.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
The drink is one of two wine selections or an elderflower-prosecco spritz.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Unique to Palm Tree Club KC is the spritz flight, available at the upstairs lounge area, including two lavender hugo spritzes and two elderflower aperol spritzes.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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
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“Elderflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderflower. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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