How to Use elderflower in a Sentence

elderflower

noun
  • Fill a large glass with ice and add rye, cider, elderflower liqueur and lemon juice.
    — Ian Knauer, WSJ, 30 Sep. 2021
  • One more slice of sourdough, this time with an elderflower rhubarb jam.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Here, they’re boosted with mezcal and elderflower for a bright and earthy brew.
    — Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Dishes like the elderflower crème brûlée stood out — along with the service.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Chamomile, rose, lavender and elderflower give this saucy cocktail a blend of fresh scents.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Light, lemony sponge is brushed with elderflower liqueur, filled with lemon curd and, frosted.
    — Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2022
  • It's made with prosecco, elderflower liqueur, fresh mint, and lime.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Pour gin, elderflower liqueur and cucumber bitters into a long drink glass filled with ice and stir.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Or, for the ambitious, how about trying a lemon elderflower cake?
    — latimes.com, 24 Mar. 2018
  • Paul says the sponge inside is both rock hard and dry, and Prue only likes his elderflower jelly.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Light and crisp, this spritz pairs juicy summer peach flavor with the floral sweetness of elderflower.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • Snack on sweet treats (think lemon elderflower cake) and smoked salmon crostini and asparagus goat cheese tart.
    — Hannah Steinkopf-Frank, RedEye Chicago, 14 May 2018
  • Champagne takes over as the base, with watermelon juice, elderflower, and a squeeze of lime.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The drink is one of two wine selections or an elderflower-prosecco spritz.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Her version is triple distilled and this year includes a bit of elderflower to add a subtle, sweet finish.
    — Anne Brockhoff, kansascity, 12 Mar. 2018
  • The elderflower syrup, jigger, stirring spoon, and linen napkin in this kit will jazz up even the most ho-hum airplane sparkling wine.
    — Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 5 Oct. 2022
  • This mix of gin, elderflower, orange, and lemon is the perfect way to celebrate your own ray of sunshine.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 12 Jan. 2023
  • While the herbaceous back notes of from the elderflower, keeps your company guessing at the hard-to-place finish.
    — Daniel Wolfe, Quartzy, 9 Aug. 2019
  • The cocktail is made with bourbon, elderflower liqueur, peach puree and lemon juice with an orange twist and cherry garnish.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2022
  • Harry and Meghan's lemon elderflower cake was served in place of a more traditional fruit cake.
    — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2018
  • The wedding cake will be lemon elderflower instead of the traditional fruitcake (big thumbs from me on that choice).
    — Lisa Cianci, OrlandoSentinel.com, 17 May 2018
  • The couple have asked Claire to create a lemon elderflower cake that will incorporate the bright flavours of spring.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Mar. 2018
  • The blood orange spritz flavor is tart, the French 75 has hints of elderflower, juniper, and lemon.
    — Allison Steele, Philly.com, 28 June 2018
  • The confection consists of tiers of lemon sponge cake drizzled with elderflower syrup and topped with an Amalfi lemon curd.
    — Shay Spence, PEOPLE.com, 19 May 2018
  • The wedding cake at the first of two receptions will be a tower of lemon elderflower covered in buttercream.
    — Karla Adam, Washington Post, 17 May 2018
  • Russian to the White House paired vodka with elderflower and grapefruit.
    — Christina Cauterucci, Slate Magazine, 15 June 2017
  • The slice is then coated with raw sugar and a mix of plum and elderflower vinegar so it can be quickly heated to create a glass-like coating.
    — Michael Bauer, SFChronicle.com, 6 July 2018
  • After a main course of River Test trout, lemon cake with elderflower cream and gooseberries was served for dessert.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Six Feet Under, made with gin, elderflower, lemon juice, club soda and a lemon and rosemary garnish.
    — Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
  • St-Germain elderflower liqueur brings a delicate sweetness that pairs well with the crisp vodka base, while a splash of lemon juice keeps it fresh.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

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