Sasse Elderflower Liqueur. Organic natural liqueur made from hand-picked elderflowers, aromatic with a fruity, tart finish, 15% vol.

Sasse Elderflower Liqueur is an organic natural liqueur from the Sasse Fine Distillery in Schöppingen, Münsterland, labeled as “Elderflower” in the producer's Naturtalente (Natural Talents) range. Fresh elderflowers, harvested by the team themselves, are steeped in an essence for exactly 24 hours – 15% vol, 700 ml.

Sasse’s Elderflower Liqueur captures a fleeting moment in the year. Elderberry blossoms in early summer, usually between May and June, with flat, creamy-white umbels made up of many small individual flowers. For a floral liqueur, these blossoms are steeped in an alcoholic base until they have released their fragrance; like any liqueur, it is then sweetened. Sasse calls its version a natural liqueur and includes it in its Naturtalente range, a collection of liqueurs made from fruits, blossoms, cocoa, and coffee. The blossoms are steeped for exactly 24 hours in an essence, the recipe for which the distillery keeps to itself. You will see fine flower pollen at the bottom of the bottle. This is intentional and, according to the producer, a desired quality feature.

Concentrated floral power, fruity with a tart edge

Sasse describes the taste as the concentrated aromatic power of the elderflower. On the nose, the blossom takes center stage, fragrant and bright. On the palate, the liqueur is fruity with a tart edge that balances the sweetness. With 15% vol, it is a light liqueur where the blossom profile shines ahead of the alcohol. The pollen at the bottom is, according to the producer, both a flavor carrier and a hallmark of quality. Gently shake the bottle before serving to distribute it. Anyone expecting a crystal-clear liqueur without any sediment should be aware of this: the fine dust is part of the product.

With gin and sparkling wine as an Elder Fashion Royale

For their elderflower liqueur, the distillery recommends its own drink, the Elder Fashion Royale. Simply stir 20 ml of liqueur with 40 ml of well-chilled gin in a champagne flute or white wine glass. Top up with sparkling wine or champagne and, if desired, garnish with a sprig of lavender. Shake the bottle briefly beforehand so that some of the pollen ends up in the glass. The drink is a great idea for garden parties and summer evenings. The liqueur has 15% vol; it may only be sold to persons aged 18 and over.

Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place.

Our tip: For the Elder Fashion Royale, use Sasse’s Grafschafter Heide Gin. Its citrus freshness pairs well with the floral notes, and both come from the same distillery.

Two harvest days a year when the whole team heads out

The Sasse team collects the elderflowers themselves. On two days each year, the entire crew heads out to certified organic fields to harvest the fresh umbels. Afterwards, everything is hand-sorted, with each flower individually removed from the umbel. Only then are the blossoms placed in the essence for exactly 24 hours. The liqueur is produced at the fine distillery in Schöppingen, which Rüdiger Sasse manages as CEO of Lagerkorn GmbH. The distillery is primarily known for the Korn aging in its barrel warehouse; the Naturtalente range showcases the side of the company that works with blossoms, fruits, and herbs. The ingredients of the elderflower liqueur are certified organic.

For early summer fans, sparkling wine rounds, and flower lovers

This liqueur is the perfect bottle for anyone who loves the scent of elderflower. It brings early summer into the glass even in autumn and winter. At 15% vol, it is among the lightest liqueurs from the distillery. It works well as a gift for a garden party or for a brunch paired with sparkling wine. Anyone who has collected elderflowers themselves will appreciate the craftsmanship behind it. If you prefer fruit over flowers, try the Apricot Honey Liqueur. You can find all natural liqueurs on our Sasse page and in the Liqueurs category. It is not suitable for those who are bothered by a little pollen in the bottle.

Elderflowers, harvested by the team and steeped for 24 hours, 15% vol – the organic natural liqueur from Schöppingen for the Elder Fashion Royale and your sparkling wine toast.