Elderflower liqueur is a liqueur made by macerating the flowers of the European Black Elder (Sambucus nigra) in alcohol. Elderflower liqueur smells like litchi and flowering fields (green, floral, polleny), and has a strong musky component.
St. Germain (pictured) is the most common brand of elderflower liqueur.
Some popular cocktails containing Elderflower liqueur
- Altazor — Pisco, Elderflower liqueur, Dry apricot brandy, Lemon juice, Pineapple syrup
- Lime Blossom — Gin, Triple sec, Elderflower liqueur, Lime juice, Orange flower water, Lime peel
- Apparent Sour — Aperol, Elderflower liqueur, Lime juice, Rosemary
- Stormy Morning — Champagne, Crème de Violette, Elderflower liqueur, Lime juice, Lime
- Apples and Oranges — Apple brandy, Elderflower liqueur, Orange bitters, Lemon juice, Simple syrup