Berry Rooty Syrup
‘Tis the time of year when sniffles and sore throats creep up on us with every intention of making life miserable for at least a week. Our good old friend elderberry syrup is a definite go-to when we feel our immune systems weaken, but with the addition of adaptogenic schisandra berries and eleuthero root, along with more immune support from echinacea, this formula packs a big punch to help your body through a cold. It is especially nice to take at work when stresses of the day are getting you down. You can also modify the recipe a bit by leaving out the echinacea for a delicious pancake, waffle, ice cream drizzling syrup!
Ingredients
3 cups cold water
¾ cup organic elderberries
¼ cup organic schisandra berries
¼ cup organic eleuthero root
¼ cup organic echinacea root
¾ to 1 cup raw local honey
1.5 ounces brandy (optional)
1 tsp fresh grated ginger root (optional)
Directions
Combine herbs with cold water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow herbs to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and mash the berries in the liquid mixture. Strain the herbs through cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice. Measure the liquid and add an equal amount of honey. Gently heat the honey and juice for a few minutes until well combined. Do not boil! Stir in brandy and bottle in sterilized glass. Label and keep refrigerated for up to 6 months.
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Sounds heavenly! Can I just buy a bottle from you???I need this ASAP!!! I’ve had the sniffles ALL day long, soooo bad if I hold my head over my nose actually drips, ugh!!! signed, Desperate!
I have the same comment as Deborah! I’ve been coughing for 6 weeks!
Love this! One question…the elderberry and herbs are sold by weight, but the amounts in the recipe are liquid measures. Do you have any conversions or the recipe by weight? Thanks!