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    Home » All » Bourbon Elderflower Cocktails

    Published: Nov 15, 2018 · Modified: Dec 14, 2020 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    Bourbon Elderflower Cocktails

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    Shake up your happy hour with these Bourbon Elderflower Cocktails! These easy, four-ingredient bourbon drinks please everyone and are perfectly sippable any time of year!

    Cocktail in a low ball glass.

    Some bourbon drinks are seasonal.

    For example, when the weather turns cold, we gravitate toward heartier flavors like in our BEST Old-Fashioned recipe or this Manhattan cocktail recipe.

    In hot weather, you can bet we'll be sipping on a refreshing (and ridiculously simple) Whiskey Ginger drink.

    But this Bourbon Elderflower Cocktail is our favorite bourbon drink for any time of year.

    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQs
    • More bourbon drinks
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    Why this recipe works

    Some people might be skeptical of combining strong flavors like bourbon and elderflower. But just like the old saying, "opposites attract", these two spirits complement each other beautifully.

    A little bit of tart lemon juice and smooth simple syrup adds up to a well-balanced cocktail that doesn't taste overly boozy like some bourbon drinks can be.

    Ingredients

    There are only 4 ingredients needed for this cocktail:

    Cocktail ingredients including bourbon and elderflower liqueur.

    Tip: Fresh lemon juice is a MUST with this recipe. We're lucky to have a grocery store that stocks freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice, which is great for parties or when we need a larger amount of juice. Just making one or two drinks? We're always reaching for our handheld juicer. This handy tool gives us freshly squeezed juice on a moment's notice.

    Instructions

    No fancy cocktail knowledge is required to make this drink. Just a little muscle power for shaking it!

    Pouring drink ingredients into cocktail shaker.
    Hand pouring ingredients into cocktail shaker.

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add all ingredients to it.

    Hand on cocktail shaker and pouring drink into glass.

    Shake drink for at least 20 seconds. Strain into low ball glass filled with ice.

    Cocktails on a slate board.

    FAQs

    What is elderflower liqueur?


    This liqueur is made from the small white flowers of the elderberry bush. It's delicate, floral flavor gives a soft freshness to cocktails without being overly perfume-y.

    Want to learn more? Don't miss our post dedicated to all things elderflower liqueur, including an ever-growing list of cocktails that use it!

    Can you make these drinks as a batch cocktail for a crowd?


    Yes! Simply multiply the ingredients by the number of drinks you think you'll need, combine in a large pitcher and store in the fridge until ready to serve. A quick stir is all that's needed before pouring over ice-filled low ball glasses.

    4 lowball glasses filled with ice and cocktails.

    More bourbon drinks

    If you like this Bourbon Elderflower Cocktail, you might want to give one of these other recipes try:

    • This Gold Rush cocktail - made with ginger liqueur - is strong, spicy and guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out.
    • Do you have a bottle of Aperol that you're not sure how to use? Try these Bourbon & Aperol Cocktails. A splash of Prosecco keeps them fresh and an orange wedge adds a hint of fruitiness. (Plus that color!!)
    • One of our favorite fall cocktails is this recipe for Apple Cider Drinks. Made with bourbon, applejack and an infused simple syrup, these always disappear.
    • Bubbles make everything better - like in this Sparkling Bourbon Pear Cocktail.
    • We added meyer lemon juice to this whiskey sour recipe for a fresh take on a classic. Want a more seasonal spin? Try our Cranberry Whiskey Sour cocktail.

    Recipe

    Bourbon Elderflower Cocktails

    Garnish With Lemon
    These easy, 4-ingredient Bourbon Elderflower Cocktails make a tasty signature cocktail for your next party.
    4.58 from 101 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Whiskey/Bourbon
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cocktail
    Calories 258 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ounces bourbon
    • ½ ounce elderflower liqueur
    • ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
    • ½ ounce simple syrup
    • lemon peel, optional garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Place bourbon, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and simple syrup in an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake to combine.
      2 ounces bourbon, ½ ounce elderflower liqueur, ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice, ½ ounce simple syrup
    • Pour cocktail into a low ball glass filled with ice. Garnish with lemon peel, if desired.
      lemon peel,

    Notes

    You can easily make this recipe as a batch cocktail. Simply multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you need, combine in a pitcher and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

    Did you make this recipe?Tag us on Instagram or leave a comment!

    Everyone always asks for the recipe when we serve these Bourbon Elderflower Cocktails. A bit of elderflower liqueur keeps these bourbon drinks fresh and light - perfect for any party!

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    About Anna

    Hi, I’m Anna, a former corporate communications nerd turned food fanatic. Turns out I like cooking for others A LOT more than explaining HR policies to them. C’mon over!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. ROSANNE says

      May 28, 2023 at 5:10 pm

      I add muddled candied ginger to this cocktail! Delicious!

      Reply
    2. Dawn says

      January 01, 2022 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Who knew bourbon and St Germaine could partner with a twist? Balanced and refreshing. Could even add sparkling water to make this a refreshing cocktail spritz.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        January 02, 2022 at 12:35 pm

        Bubbles would be a great addition. So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for stopping back to let us know!

        Reply
    3. Thomas says

      December 17, 2021 at 3:11 pm

      Loved the recipe! I substituted honey syrup for the simple syrup and it took it to another level! Highly recommend.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 19, 2021 at 12:02 pm

        Love the twist, Thomas!

        Reply
    4. Duchess says

      November 13, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      Love this drink. The elder flower has a nice floral hint without being over powering.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 14, 2021 at 8:07 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it, Duchess! It's a favorite here, too!

        Reply
    5. Nicole says

      January 19, 2021 at 10:36 pm

      I love the glass. Can you share where you got it?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        January 20, 2021 at 8:05 am

        Hi Nicole, it's a thrift store find!

        Reply
        • Cara says

          January 24, 2021 at 9:45 am

          My husband had one at his grandparents old farmstead & we broke it 🙁 I searched the entire web & finally found 4. You don’t want to know how much I paid for them (but I love them). Looks like I’ll try this drink in them!

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    Bourbon Elderflower cocktail in a low ball glass filled with ice, garnished with a lemon peel and on a black slate tray.