An elderberry cordial is a lovely, enjoyable way to partake of this health supporting herb. A small cordial glass in the evening is an old tradition.
ElderBerry cordial
Ingredients
Good Brandy - not too expensive
2 cup dried elderberries
1 orange zest
1 tsp fresh ginger chopped fine or 1 tsp cinnamon(optional)
Instructions
Place elderberries and other ingredients in a quart jar.
Cover berries with brandy and an additional 2 inches of brandy on top. Close the jar.
Place on a shelf out of the sun. Shake the jar 1-2 times daily. Be sure sure your elderberries and herbs stay covered with brandy by about 2 inches.
After 1 month, strain out the solids. Drink as elderberry brandy or turn it into a cordial.
For a cordial: Add honey or a simple syrup to the elderberry brandy to taste.
To Make a Simple syrup: Place 1 cup water and 1 cup white unbleached sugar in a pan. Warm and stir on the stove until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool before adding to the elderberry brandy.
You can add 1 tbs of fresh ginger, 1 tsp of echinacea or 1 tsp of cinnamon in addition to elderberries.
