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.
[ingredient=st-germain St. Germain] (pictured) is the most common brand of elderflower liqueur.
Some popular cocktails containing Elderflower liqueur
- 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
- Basic Bitch — Vodka, Cassis, Elderflower liqueur, Club soda, Lemon juice
- Fig and Walnut Julep — Bourbon, Elderflower liqueur, Tawny port, Fig, Lime juice, Simple syrup, Mint
- Amber Room Cocktail — Gin, Amber vermouth, Elderflower liqueur, Bitters, Orange peel
- Shinkansenspotter — Rye, Elderflower liqueur, Umeshu, Fernet Branca, Grapefruit bitters, Rice vinegar, Grapefruit peel
- Bloodstream — Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Campari, Red currant
- Booty Call (Bagatelle, NYC) — Vodka, Elderflower liqueur, Watermelon, Lemon juice, Rosemary syrup
- So Smooth it's Dangerous — Aromatized wine, Elderflower liqueur, Curaçao
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