Simple Elderberry Syrup Recipe

This delicious, deep purple syrup can be used daily as an immune tonic, or splashed into food and beverages more recreationally. I love a few Tablespoons in sparkling water. It's also tasty drizzled into yogurt, oatmeal, and smoothies.

Makes 2 ¼ - 2 ½ cups.

• 3 cups water

• 2+ oz. dried elderberries

• ¾ C – 1 C honey

• optional: feel free to add a few cloves, a cinnamon stick, and/or 1-2 Tbsp fresh chopped ginger for additional flavor and antimicrobial properties.

Simmer herbs in water until liquid is reduced by around half. Strain out herbs, squeezing out as much liquid as possible.

Stir honey into warm liquid until dissolved. Bottle and enjoy medicinally and/or recreationally.

Keep refrigerated; typically lasts up to 2 months.

Suggested usage:

• Adults: 2 tsp – 2 Tbsp, 1-3x daily.

• Children under 14: ½ tsp – 2 tsp, 1-3x daily.                          

Or enjoy casually as food on pancakes, oatmeal, etc!