elderflower
White spring clusters
Elderflower refers to the small, creamy-white blossoms of the elder tree, prized for their delicate, floral fragrance.
The flowers are widely used to make cordials, liqueurs, and teas, lending a sweet, slightly musky flavor.
Elderflower cordial diluted with sparkling water is a popular summer drink in Britain and Scandinavia.
The cocktail was garnished with elderflower and a twist of lemon.
The flowers are also battered and fried as fritters in some European cuisines.
Small woody plant
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
- blossomFlower on fruit tree
- umbelRadial flower cluster
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
hedgerow · pollination · nectar · perennial · foliage · cultivar · pruning · wildflower
Warmly friendly manner
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- liqueurSweetened flavored spirit
- St-GermainElderflower-based French liqueur
squash · tonic · infusion · concentrate · sparkling · refreshing · homemade · artisanal
Peak of warm months
- JuneSixth calendar month
- bloomingProducing flowers now
- harvestGathering mature crops
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
hedgerow · solstice · springtime · fleeting · ephemeral · hay fever · countryside · bees
shrub
Small woody plant
inflorescence · hedgerow · pollination · nectar · perennial · foliage · cultivar · pruning · wildflower · foraging
cordial
Warmly friendly manner
St-Germain · squash · tonic · infusion · concentrate · sparkling · refreshing · homemade · artisanal · non-alcoholic
midsummer
Peak of warm months
foraging · hedgerow · solstice · springtime · fleeting · ephemeral · hay fever · countryside · bees · butterflies
aroma
Pleasant distinctive smell
aromatic · sweet-smelling · musky · honeyed · delicate · heady · potpourri · sachet · nosegay · ambrosial
fritter
Fried batter cake
vinegar · sorbet · panna cotta · cake · baking · flavor · dessert · preserve · honey · sugar
elderflowerelderberry
Small dark hedgerow fruit
berry · root · bark · blackberry · sloe
- elderflower teaBeverage from bush blooms