How to Make Elderberry Syrup (Natural Cold and Flu Remedy)

Name: How to Make Elderberry Syrup (Natural Cold and Flu Remedy)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup dried elderberries; 4-6 cups cold filtered water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 inch piece of ginger (peeled); Few pieces of cardamom; 1 to 1-1/2 cup raw honey (see note)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:55min

We're in the thick of cold and flu season and knowing How to Make Elderberry Syrup is a trick we're happy to have in our back pocket! Elderberry Syrup is a natural anti-viral and remedy to the common cold and flu and is a cinch to make at home using only a handful of ingredients and can save you a lot of money.

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:02:36 GMT