A tried-and-true cold remedy, elderberry syrup is a year-round staple in the Kitchen Witch’s home apothecary. Take a teaspoon or two of elderberry syrup when you feel under the weather or anytime you want to support your immune system.
Ingredients:
1 packet of elderberry syrup mix (elderberries, ginger, and cinnamon chips)
1 cup of water
2 honey sticks
Optional: vodka or brandy to increase shelf life
Directions:
Fill a small soup pot with water and add the elderberry syrup packet. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for approximately 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and allow the concoction to steep for a minimum of 30 minutes.
When it has reached room temperature, pour the brew through a double layer of cheesecloth into a pourable container. Squeeze all liquid out of the herbs. Add honey and stir until completely dissolved. Pour the liquid into a small clean bottle with lid. Label the bottle and store in the fridge.
*Elderberry syrup recipe adapted from Mountain Rose Herbs.
DIY Elderberry Syrup Kit
$14.00
A simple way to make your own herbal syrup at home. This kit includes what you need to create elderberry syrup—a staple often kept on hand during colder months or when you want to support your body in a more… read more
