Elderberry Cordial

September 16, 2024

A Delicious Medicine For When You Feel a Cold Coming On

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Elderberries

Elderberry Cordial

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Total Time 15 mins

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Ingredients

Servings

1 cup Dried Elderberries (Blue or black ones, but not red ones.)

2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Ginger

3 Whole Cloves

¹⁄₂ Teaspoon Cinnamon Chips

Brandy, roughly a quart

1-quart mason jar with lid

Honey (To taste. Start with a few Tablespoons and add a little at a time.)

Instructions

Add the elderberries and spices to the jar, then fill it up with brandy. Leave about 1 inch of headspace. Add a few Tablespoons of honey, mix well. Check it every day and shake a little. After a few weeks, taste it. You can add more honey now, if you like.
This makes a lovely cold remedy.

Keywords: home made, vegan, gluten free, cordial, elderberries