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    Published: Mar 4, 2023 · Modified: May 3, 2024 by Kristen Wood · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. ·

    35+ Delicious Elderflower Recipes

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    Let's have fun with elderflowers with these easy and delicious elderflower recipes. Elderflower adds a delicate floral flavor and aroma to everything it graces. Enjoy!

    Elderflowers are delicate and aromatic blossoms that grow on the elder tree, scientifically known as Sambucus nigra. These small white flowers bloom in clusters during the late spring and early summer, and they are a popular ingredient in cooking and herbal medicine. Elderflowers have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. They are also commonly used to flavor teas, syrups, jams, and desserts, and to make elderflower liqueurs and wines. In this way, elderflowers have become a beloved ingredient in many cultures around the world, valued not only for their flavor but also for their potential health benefits.

    35+ Elderflower Recipes

    Elderflower Cordial
    A sweet, tart and floral Elderflower Cordial recipe bursting with fresh flavor. This cordial recipe is super easy to make and versatile in its uses.
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    Elderflower Fizz Mocktail
    A super bubbly and refreshing Elderflower Fizz Mocktail recipe made with elderflower cordial and sparkling water for the perfect dazzling summer drink!
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    Elderflower Rose Gimlet - Feast and West
    Elderflower Rose Gimlet - Feast and West
    Say hello to this Elderflower Rose Gimlet, a floral and sweet gin cocktail for springtime. You can taste the outdoors with this romantically floral drink with a bouquet of elderflower, gin and rosewater. It tastes just like fresh flowers!
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    Quick and Easy Peach Compote with Elderflower - Waiting for Blancmange
    Quick and Easy Peach Compote with Elderflower - Waiting for Blancmange
    Sunshine in a bowl! This easy peach compote with elderflower cordial is the perfect summertime accompaniment for yogurt or other desserts.
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    French 77 - Burrata and Bubbles
    French 77 - Burrata and Bubbles
    When you need a sophisticated, elegant cocktail, this lovely French 77 is perfect. It’s prepared with sweet elderflower liqueur, a touch of bright lemon and bubbly Champagne.
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    How to make Apple, Rhubarb and Elderflower Fruit Leather - Craft Invaders
    How to make Apple, Rhubarb and Elderflower Fruit Leather - Craft Invaders
    How to make Apple, Rhubarb and Elderflower Fruit Leather. It really is a simple, healthy snack to make, and vastly superior to the shop bought varieties.
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    Mojito Elderflower Cocktail - Slow The Cook Down
    Mojito Elderflower Cocktail - Slow The Cook Down
    Refreshing with floral flavours, this Mojito Elderflower Cocktail is easy to make and easier to drink! A classic cuban rum cocktail with added St Germain
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    Probiotic Elderflower yogurt recipe - Simply Beyond Herbs
    Probiotic Elderflower yogurt recipe - Simply Beyond Herbs
    This creamy Elderflower yogurt will surprise you with its rich taste and numerous benefits that it will quickly become a regular part of your breakfast.
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    Lychee Mocktail - Through The Fibro Fog
    Lychee Mocktail - Through The Fibro Fog
    This lychee mocktail is light and refreshing, with the perfect sweetness. A fun non-alcoholic drink for summer parties and BBQs!
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    Elderflower Flapjack Oat Bars - In The Playroom
    A simple and easy recipe for Elderflower flapjack using Belvoir Elderflower cordial
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    Elderflower Cookies - A Mummy Too
    Elderflower Cookies - A Mummy Too
    These elderflower cookies are so simple to make. The kids will love getting involved with the mixing and scooping, and the elderflower cordial gives the finished cookies a deliciously unique flavour.
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    Cranberry Grapefruit (Vodka) Kiss: a Kiss of Citrus - Sula and Spice
    Cranberry Grapefruit (Vodka) Kiss: a Kiss of Citrus - Sula and Spice
    This Cranberry Grapefruit drink combines grapefruit vodka and cranberry juice for a “kiss” of citrus. If you love cranberry, this is for you!
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    Elderflower Cider: Can’t find it? Make It at Home, Two Ways - Christina's Cucina
    Elderflower Cider: Can’t find it? Make It at Home, Two Ways - Christina's Cucina
    Elderflower cider is a lightly flavored, refreshing drink, but very difficult (if not impossible) to find in the US, but now you can make it at home!
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    Elderflower Fairy Cakes - In The Playroom
    These fairy cakes are basically quite a simple sponge mixture”, says Sophie. “As fairy cakes use the same ingredients as any sponge cake, most cake recipes can be used to make fairy cakes. You can try adding other things to the mixture, like spices, raisins, cocoa powder, broken up pieces of chocolate, mashed banana or even grated carrot to make mini carrots cakes.
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    Elderflower Fizz aka Elderflower Champagne - Studio Botanica
    Elderflower Fizz aka Elderflower Champagne - Studio Botanica
    Make this delightful Elderflower Champagne or ‘fizz’! Easy recipe. Delicious and ‘kid-friendly’. Enjoy the benefits of Elderflower!
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    St. Germain Elderflower Spritz - Burrata and Bubbles
    St. Germain Elderflower Spritz - Burrata and Bubbles
    When you need a refreshing sipper, this very best St. Germain elderflower spritz is your perfect drink! You’ll love how this cocktail balances bright citrus and floral notes with a bubbly finish.
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    Elderflower Rhubarb jam with no pectin - Simply Beyond Herbs
    Elderflower Rhubarb jam with no pectin - Simply Beyond Herbs
    This delicious rhubarb jam with health-boosting elderflowers makes a perfect seasonal combination that can be spread on toast or mixed in smoothies.
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    Elderflower & Cucumber Cocktail - Happy Hour Hacks
    Elderflower & Cucumber Cocktail - Happy Hour Hacks
    This cucumber elderflower cocktail is a floral refreshing beverage perfect for spring and any special occasion.
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    Elderflower Wand Biscuits - In The Playroom
    Super pretty elderflower wand biscuits perfect for a girls fairy party, made from Belvoir Elderflower cordial
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    Wild and Crunchy Elderflower Fritters - Simply Beyond Herbs
    Wild and Crunchy Elderflower Fritters - Simply Beyond Herbs
    Made with freshly foraged elderflower heads, these elderflower fritters carry unique taste, scent, and medicinal benefits of elderflower.
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    The Black-Eyed Susan Cocktail - Feast and West
    The Black-Eyed Susan Cocktail - Feast and West
    The Black-Eyed Susan cocktail, the official Preakness Stakes drink, is made with vodka, elderflower liqueur, pineapple, orange & lime juices.
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    How to Make Elderflower Tea - Cinnamon and Kale
    How to Make Elderflower Tea - Cinnamon and Kale
    Fresh elderflower tea tastes like summer. It’s quick and easy to make, and very refreshing. Enjoy hot or as iced elderflower tea.
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    Dragon Fruit Cocktail - Pitaya - Elderflower - Vodka - Sula and Spice
    Dragon Fruit Cocktail - Pitaya - Elderflower - Vodka - Sula and Spice
    This Dragon Fruit Cocktail has a beautiful magenta color and a light citrus and fruity taste. Great for Valentine’s Day but also year round!
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    Lemon and Elderflower Cake - Anna Banana
    Lemon and Elderflower Cake - Anna Banana
    Elegant and delicious lemon and elderflower cake, made with layers of light sponge, buttercream, lemon curd and ganache. Perfect summery bake!
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    Hugo Cocktail - Christina's Cucina
    Hugo Cocktail - Christina's Cucina
    A hugo cocktail is a clear, refreshing chilled elderflower flavored cocktail. It’s a popular, before-dinner summer drink in Europe.
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    Strawberry and Elderflower Curd Layer Cake - Eat Love Eats
    Strawberry and Elderflower Curd Layer Cake - Eat Love Eats
    I couldn’t help myself, I just had to make another cake. This time, a celebration of the summery fragrance of those frothy elderflower blossoms that are so characteristic of June. If you’re lucky, you still
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    Passionfruit Mocktail - Eat Love Eat
    Passionfruit Mocktail - Eat Love Eat
    This passionfruit mocktail is a vibrant sensation to serve during the holidays, super easy to make and the best way to avoid a hangover.
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    Elderflower Ice cream - smooth and delicious - Simply Beyond Herbs
    Elderflower Ice cream - smooth and delicious - Simply Beyond Herbs
    The floral scent of elderflowers turns this creamy ice cream into a special summer treat. This seasonal elderflower ice cream is rich and luscious.
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    Elderflower Collins : Ugly Duckling Bakery
    Elderflower Collins : Ugly Duckling Bakery
    The Elderflower Collins is a Tom Collins variation made with gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and club soda.
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    Irish Maid Cocktail - Knife and Paddle
    Irish Maid Cocktail - Knife and Paddle
    The Irish Maid Cocktail is a smooth, sweet and sour cocktail with notes of cucumber and floral accents that make it very easy to go down!
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    Lemon Gin Elderflower Cocktail - MasalaHerb.com
    Lemon Gin Elderflower Cocktail - MasalaHerb.com
    Crystal clear lemon gin elderflower cocktail with refreshing flavors. The perfect summertime cocktail for a pool or garden party.
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    Berry, Orange Blossom And Elderflower Cake With Mascarpone Whipped Cream - Recipes From A Pantry
    Berry, Orange Blossom And Elderflower Cake With Mascarpone Whipped Cream - Recipes From A Pantry
    You will love this simple Berry, Orange Blossom and Elderflower Cake stuffed full of fragrant Mascarpone Whipped Cream. This Orange Blossom Cake recipe is the perfect showstopper all year round.
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    Lemon Elderflower Sour with Vodka - A Grateful Meal
    Lemon Elderflower Sour with Vodka - A Grateful Meal
    This Lemon Elderflower Sour with Vodka is an incredibly easy cocktail with sweet citrus and floral flavors.
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    Peach Ginger Chai Pastry - Sweet Simple Masala
    Peach Ginger Chai Pastry - Sweet Simple Masala
    Peach Ginger Chai Pastry is a delicious easy to make treat. Ginger spiced peaches filled inside buttery puff pastry and topped with an elderflower glaze.
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    About Kristen Wood

    Kristen is a plant lover, gardener, certified functional nutritional expert, cookbook author, writer, and photographer. Her work has been featured in many online and print publications including Willow & Sage Magazine, Forbes, NBC, New York Daily News, Healthline, MSN, Elle, Yoga Journal, and many more. She is also a syndicated writer for The Associated Press.

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