elderflower
noun
el·der·flow·er
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Definition of elderflower
: 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 … Percy heaved an impressive sigh and took a deep swig of elderflower wine …— J. K. Rowling
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The bar menu, in partnership with Botanical Gin, features the Modern G&T (with elderflower tonic), the Hori Hori (with basil and lime) and the Plant Key (with lemon verbena). — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, "Summer greenhouse bar pops up at Menlo Park hotel," 9 Aug. 2019 At Jar in Beverly Grove, Margo Tyler came up with Spa Water, a clear cocktail made with Persian cucumber, vodka, lime juice and a splash of St. Germain elderflower liqueur. — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, "In Praise of the Morning Cocktail," 25 June 2019 The three lemon and elderflower portions were decorated with a simple swiss meringue frosting and fresh flowers. — Kate Storey, Town & Country, "How Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's Wedding Compares to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's," 12 Oct. 2018 While Meghan and Harry's cake featured lemon and elderflower, Princess Eugenie's wedding cake ingredients draw on the season in which she's getting married. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Princess Eugenie's Wedding Cake Is a Red Velvet Creation Inspired By Autumn," 6 Oct. 2018 But Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also broke tradition with their cake earlier this year, opting for a lemon elderflower flavor with buttercream. — Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, "All the Ways Princess Eugenie's Wedding Broke Royal Tradition," 12 Oct. 2018 Guests can choose from 27 teas and are served traditional sandwiches such as smoked salmon and cucumber with cream cheese; warm, buttery scones and brownies; and hazelnut and elderflower layered cake. — Rosemary Mcclure, latimes.com, "Toast Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at one of London's finest afternoon teas," 13 May 2018 Like, wedding cake flavor (lemon elderflower), invitations (by London stationer Barnard & Westwood), and guests (the couple invite 2,640 members of the public to the Windsor Castle grounds). — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Love Story: A Timeline," 22 Mar. 2019 The cake features elderflower syrup made at the Queen’s residence in Sandringham, as well as a light sponge cake, Amalfi lemon curd filling and elderflower buttercream. — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, "Royal wedding 2018: Canapes, cake are on the menu for Harry and Meghan's reception," 19 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'elderflower.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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