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
- Diamonds on My Windshield — Aquavit, Dry vermouth, Elderflower liqueur, Orange bitters, Thyme
- Bitter Elder — Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Campari, Lemon juice
- Prosecutor — Rye, Elderflower liqueur, Herbal liqueur, Lemon juice
- Victor Victoria — Blanco tequila, Elderflower liqueur, Herbal liqueur, Orange bitters, Lime juice
- Franco-American 60 — India Pale Ale, Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Lemon juice, Grapefruit peel