Fizzy | Citrus | Sour
White Linen
A cooling cucumber-bright gin highball softened by elderflower and lifted with sparkling freshness
Floral · Light
Elderflower Liqueur
Liqueur|Liqueurs|20% ABV|Europe, France
Elderflower liqueur is a key modern floral modifier used to soften acidity and add elegant aroma to cocktail structures
Elderflower liqueur brings light floral sweetness fresh blossom notes and soft citrus lift making it ideal for spritz recipes gin cocktails and refreshing summer serves
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Medium
Bitterness
Low
Acidity
Medium
Body
Light
Taste
FloralElderflowerDelicate
Aroma
ElderflowerBlossomCitrus PeelWhite Flower
Texture
Light
Known For
Classic Cocktails
French 75 VariationHugo SpritzModern Spritz
Modern Cocktails
Modern Garden Style HighballsSummer Serves
Signature Serves
Summer Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
GinVodkaSparkling Wine
Recommended With
LemonMintCucumber
Avoid Pairing With
Cream Based Ingredients
Substitutes
Substitute With
Elderflower Syrup
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Non Alcoholic Elderflower Syrup
similar floral profile without alcoholic structure
Serving Tips
Use small measures to maintain balance without over sweetening
Storage Tips
Store upright away from direct sunlight and heat
Buying Tips
Choose natural elderflower based liqueur for clean floral aroma
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Elderflower Liqueur
About Elderflower Liqueur
What Does Elderflower Liqueur Taste Like?
Light delicate floral with subtle citrus lift and soft sweetness
How It Is Made
Produced by infusing elderflower blossoms in neutral spirit and balancing with sugar for delicate aromatic structure
How To Use Elderflower Liqueur in Cocktails
Use to add floral depth to spritz style and refreshing cocktails
Best For
Modern_spritz cocktails garden_style_serves and summer_highballs
A Bit of History
Elderflower liqueur gained global popularity in modern cocktail culture through its use in light floral spritz and gin based recipes