Elderflower extract is often used to make medicine, according to Web MD. It's often used to treat swollen sinuses, colds, the flu, bronchitis, diabetes, and constipation.

The elderflower extract is then blended with a mix of sugar, grain alcohol, and French brandy, which gives the liqueur depth and a silky mouthfeel.

To me, elderflower cordial is the essence of early summer, distilled. Every year there’s the patient wait until the elderflowers look just right, the trip spent snipping and stashing blooms in a ...

Swedes are some of Europe's biggest ice cream eaters. Here's food writer John Duxbury's recipe for elderflower ice cream. This recipe uses raw egg so the ice cream should not be served to anyone who ...

Strawberry cake with elderflower cream. Photo: John Duxbury/Swedish Food The strawberry cake with elderflower cream ('Jordgubbstårta med fläderkräm' in Swedish) is a glorious summer cake. Recipe ...

The strawberry cake with elderflower cream ('Jordgubbstårta med fläderkräm' in Swedish) is a glorious summer cake. Recipe courtesy of John Duxbury, founder and editor of the Swedish Food website.