elderflower
noun
el·der·flow·er
ˈel-dər-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: the flower of an elderberry (such as Sambucus nigra) used especially in making wines, liqueurs, and teas
On its own, this 40-proof liqueur, said to be the first made from fresh elderflowers hand-picked in the Alps and macerated in eau de vie, is pretty intense unless it's cut with ice and a splash of soda.—
Florence Fabricant
Florence Fabricant… Percy heaved an impressive sigh and took a deep swig of elderflower wine …—J. K. Rowling
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For a summer dinner party, a DIY Spritz Station is perfect: set out recipe cards, garnishes like mint, basil, and citrus, a few base spirits (such as Aperol or elderflower liqueur), sparkling water, and cute drink toppers.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 July 2025
Come for the Lilibeth cocktail — a fresh, floral blend of gin, elderflower, and citrus — served over a giant floating ice cube shaped like a diamond as a playful nod to the crown jewels locked away at the Tower of London, visible from here.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Cann’s drinks come in flavors like blood orange cardamom and yuzu elderflower and have no more than 10 milligrams of THC per can.
—Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Tasting Notes: Nose: Honey, elderflower, Scottish tablet and malty tones.
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 July 2025
Come for the Lilibeth cocktail — a fresh, floral blend of gin, elderflower, and citrus — served over a giant floating ice cube shaped like a diamond as a playful nod to the crown jewels locked away at the Tower of London, visible from here.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Cann’s drinks come in flavors like blood orange cardamom and yuzu elderflower and have no more than 10 milligrams of THC per can.
—Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Tasting Notes: Nose: Honey, elderflower, Scottish tablet and malty tones.
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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“Elderflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderflower. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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