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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Akin to a Aperol Spritz, this extra refreshing, sparkling cocktail uses elderflower liqueur, lemon, and mint in lieu of the orange flavors.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Add Brugal 1888, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and chamomile tea syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
In her post, Ptak shared photos of herself and her staff from her London bakery, Violet Cakes, making her famous lemon-elderflower cake which was displayed and served at the lunchtime reception hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
The caption on the photo confirmed that the confection was lemon and elderflower, the same flavor profile London bakery owner Claire Ptak used for their actual wedding cake on the day of their 2018 nuptials.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Add Brugal 1888, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and chamomile tea syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
In her post, Ptak shared photos of herself and her staff from her London bakery, Violet Cakes, making her famous lemon-elderflower cake which was displayed and served at the lunchtime reception hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
The caption on the photo confirmed that the confection was lemon and elderflower, the same flavor profile London bakery owner Claire Ptak used for their actual wedding cake on the day of their 2018 nuptials.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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“Elderflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderflower. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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