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
- Hoppy Father-in-Law — Hophead Vodka, Herbal liqueur, Elderflower liqueur, Door County Hop Bitters, Lemon juice, Lime juice
- The Screaming Lyra — Rye, Amaro Montenegro, Elderflower liqueur, Simple syrup, Jalapeño
- Texas Star Margarita — Tequila, Elderflower liqueur, Grapefruit juice, Lime juice, Hibiscus syrup
- Spring Reviver — Gin, Calvados, Elderflower liqueur, Gentiane de Lure, Absinthe, Lime juice, Gomme syrup, Orange peel
- Le Antoinette — Gin, Campari, Elderflower liqueur, Lemon juice
- Bison Drop — Bison grass vodka, Elderflower liqueur, Orange bitters, Lemon juice, Honey syrup, Lemon
- Spicy Sandilla — Blanco tequila, Elderflower liqueur, Lemon juice, Simple syrup
- Grace Under Fire — Mezcal, Elderflower liqueur, Sriracha bitters, Grapefruit peel
- The Naughty Sundress — Old Tom Gin, Manzanilla sherry, Elderflower liqueur, Basil eau de vie, Peach bitters, Lemon peel
- Memorial Day — Rum, Coca Leaf Liqueur, Elderflower liqueur, Bitters, Limeade
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