Whether you’ve recently discovered elderflower liqueur, or are a connoisseur looking to beef up your recipe book, we’ve got you covered. Discover the 25 best elderflower liqueur cocktails that you can try now.
Elderflower Liqueur Cocktails
If you’re no stranger to the blog, you know just how much we love elderflower liqueur. It’s delicate yet impactful, floral but not perfumy, sweet yet not overpowering — it is definitely one of our favorites! This flower-based liqueur can take an average cocktail recipe and turn it on its head, and it’s become one of our signatures over the years.
Now, you may be thinking, “I don’t know about drinking flowers…” but trust us on this one. Elderflower liqueur cocktails are show-stoppers for sure, and you don’t have to worry about the flower taste overwhelming the drink. It just adds a little oomph. Don’t be surprised if your guests ask you what your secret ingredient is.
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What is elderflower liqueur?
Elderflower liqueur is made from the white flowers of the elderflower bush. They’re typically picked by hand as they are quite small, and then infused in spirits to create a delicate tasting liqueur. There are several different brands out there, the most famous are St. Germain and Drillaud.
If you’re interested in learning more about elderflower, we have a complete guide on it where you’ll learn where it comes from, how it’s made, what it tastes like, and more.
In the meantime, discover the 25 best elderflower liqueur cocktails below!
25 of the Best Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail Recipes
We’ve curated a list of the 25 best elderflower cocktails that beautifully showcase the delicate and aromatic flavors of elderflower.
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With a touch of citrus and a hint of sweetness, this refreshing twist on a classic martini is sure to become a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts! What really sets it apart from the rest is our homemade sweet and sour. Making it yourself is totally worth the effort.
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The perfect blend of gin, elderflower, and crisp Prosecco will give you this refreshing and bubbly drink. With its balanced flavors and elegant presentation, it’s a great choice for any festive celebration. We love serving these elderflower cocktails around the holidays!
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This combination of pear vodka, elderflower, and citrus come together to create these sophisticated drinks with elderflower liqueur! This is French elegance at its finest — it’s perfect for a dinner party or a reception. The fruitiness complements the floral notes perfectly.
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Made with a medley of fruits, a splash of sparkling water, and elderflower liqueur, this sangria recipe is perfect for summer gatherings. It’s an update on traditional sangria recipes, and we just can’t get enough of it. You’ll find a bit pitcher of this drink at all our warm weather parties!
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These vodka strawberry cocktails are like sipping summer in a glass. Fresh and juicy berries and fragrant basil add major flavor, while a splash of sparkling wine keeps every bit light and refreshing. We also just love the way these elderflower liqueur cocktails look: perfectly pink!
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We told you that elderflower liqueur is amazing for updating classic drink recipes. This Elderflower Gin Gimlet is a great example of that! Make sure to use freshly squeezed lime juice (not the concentrated stuff!) to make it, as you’ll definitely be able to tell the difference.
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Did anyone else go through a major vodka lemonade phase? We’ve been there, and have been looking for a way to switch up this traditional cocktail recipe. The good news is that you only need to add 2 additional ingredients to do it: club soda and elderflower liqueur!
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The Daisy Cutter Martini is named after an English cricketing term. Even if you’ve never watched a cricket match, you’ll enjoy these cocktails with elderflower liqueur! Full of fresh mint leaves, vodka, dry vermouth, elderflower, and chartreuse liqueur, it’s full of herby goodness.
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Made with gin, elderflower, champagne, and raspberry liqueur, the Waterloo Sunset boasts a wonderful color — and flavor. It’s sweet, fizzy, and refreshing, and is just begging to be enjoyed for brunch. For all of our music aficionados, it’s named after a popular song by The Kinks!
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Bubbles make every occasion special, and this French 77 is a fun update to the classic French 75! Featuring elderflower, lemon juice, gin, and sparkling wine, it’s an easy cocktail that’s a light and refreshing take on the original.
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One of many elderflower cocktails that is a twist on a traditional drink! With its balanced flavors and stellar presentation, this elderflower-infused gin and tonic is perfect for all of you looking to switch up your G&T. You’ll only need 4 ingredients to make it, and it comes together in minutes!
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This smooth blueberry martini recipe features a delicious combination of fresh blueberries, vodka, elderflower, lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup. The berry garnish really takes it over the top, in the best way possible! Blueberry lovers, you’ve found your new go-to.
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Looking for some color? This vibrant drink combines elderflower, vodka, orange and pineapple juice, and blackberry liqueur. With its fruity flavors and beautiful orange hue, the Black-Eyed Susan is one of the best cocktails with elderflower liqueur for outdoor get-togethers.
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You read that right, we have several sangria recipes that you can try. Beat the heat with a glass of this easy to make Rosé Sangria. Smooth, not too sweet, and super refreshing, it’s the perfect cocktail option for your next backyard barbecue. Featuring peaches and raspberries!
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This drink is sometimes called a St. Germain cocktail, as most people like to use that brand of elderflower liqueur to make it. Don’t limit yourself to that specific brand (we also love Difford’s!) and make this drink yourself to your liking. It’s super fresh and fizzy thanks to the champagne.
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If you have an abundance of fresh mint in your backyard, use it to make an Elderflower Mojito! All you’ll need to add is some club soda, elderflower, fresh lime juice, a bit of sugar, and some rum to make this yummy beverage.
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This is one of the most popular elderflower cocktails on our site! This recipe pairs the rich and robust flavors of bourbon with the delicate floral notes of elderflower. Perhaps best of all, it all comes together with just 4 ingredients. It’s a must-try for bourbon devotees!
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Cranberry is often paired with vodka, but it tastes wonderful in cocktails with elderflower too! Made with sparkling wine and club soda, this recipe is super simple, satisfying, and bubbly. The tartness of the cranberry perfectly complements the floral notes of the liqueur.
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Add a splash of elderflower to your classic lemon drop martini for a refreshing twist on an old favorite! This recipe combines vodka, fresh lemon juice, and a splash of liqueur for a perfectly balanced and zesty cocktail.
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In this fun and herby twist on a gimlet, thyme takes center stage. It’s unique and definitely tasty! Herbs and elderflower work so well together, and the addition of fresh lime juice is most welcome. It’s another great option for an outdoor party!
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By adding a touch of elderflower to a classic vodka soda, this drink turns an ordinary recipe into an extraordinary one! The subtly sweet floral notes of the liqueur elevate a simple combination of club soda and your favorite vodka to create a more complex flavor profile.
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Indulge in the fruity and floral combination of this Apple and Elderflower Gin Cocktail. It offers a blend of crisp apple, delicate elderflower, and gin to create something that is truly unique! Enjoy it on a sunny summer’s day or a cozy winter’s evening — this is one drink you’ll want to have all year round.
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As you can see, elderflower goes so well with sparkling wine! This concoction pairs Prosecco with elderflower and freshly squeezed orange juice. Start by freezing the juice so your drinks are perfectly chilly. This recipe uses elderflower syrup, but you can certainly replace it with liqueur.
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Beat the heat this summer and sip on a White Wine Spritzer with Elderflower! These drinks with elderflower liqueur are crisp and light, just what you want in a spritz. So easy to make with just 3 ingredients, you’ll be able to cool down before you know it.
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One more twist on a classic recipe for the road! If you like cocktails, you’ve likely already tried the overly hyped Aperol Spritz. Update it with a splash of elderflower and you’ll end up with a perfectly bubbly, bitter, and floral-tasting drink.
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