Liqueurs

Elderflower Liqueur

Liqueur
20% ABV
7 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
✓Features in 7 WhatDrink drinks.

Skip if…

✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.

At a Glance

84 kcalCalories

20%ABV

7.5gSugar

10.5gCarbs

LiqueurType

7Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Elderflower Liqueur?

Elderflower Liqueur is mapped to the Elderflower Liqueur reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

What does Elderflower Liqueur taste like?

elderflower, floral, sweet, pear, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Elderflower Liqueur profile

Mixability: MediumIntensity: MediumSweetBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: tropical drinks, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots

Ways to use elderflower liqueur

Cocktails (7)

Flavour profile

ElderflowerFloralPearSweet

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 22.18–88.72 ml; median 22.18 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 7 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 280
Sugar (per 100 ml): 25 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 35 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoNot compatible
Low-CarbNot compatible
Low-SugarNot compatible
Veganvaries
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-22T00:39:18.100473+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Elderflower Liqueur — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Elderflower Liqueur?: There are 7 cocktail recipes featuring Elderflower Liqueur in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Elderflower Liqueur?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Elderflower Liqueur include Carre Reprise, The Duboudreau Cocktail, Venial Sin. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Elderflower Liqueur?: Elderflower Liqueur has an ABV of approximately 20%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Elderflower Liqueur with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Elderflower Liqueur sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Elderflower Liqueur, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.