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
- Bitter Elder — Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Campari, Lemon juice
- Prosecutor — Rye, Elderflower liqueur, Herbal liqueur, Lemon juice
- Spicy Sandilla — Blanco tequila, Elderflower liqueur, Lemon juice, Simple syrup
- The Divine Lorraine — Elderflower liqueur, Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Sweet vermouth, Orange cream citrate, Orange peel
- Apparent Sour — Aperol, Elderflower liqueur, Lime juice, Rosemary