DIY Elderberry Wellness Shots Recipe

DIY Elderberry Wellness Shots Recipe

Fight Colds & Boost Immunity. Elderberries are packed with flavonoids and vitamin C, which may help reduce the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms. Combined with immune-friendly add-ins like fresh ginger, lemon, and raw honey, these shots become a powerful (and tasty!) natural defense tool.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Beverage

Cuisine Fusion

Servings 16 shots

Calories 24 kcal

Equipment

1 saucepan

1 Kitchen funnel

1 Fine mesh strainer

1 Clean quart-sized glass jar with tight lid

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Ingredients

For the Elderberry Base

1.5 cups dried elderberries organic or 2 cups fresh
3 cups filtered water
2 inch ginger root fresh
1 cinnamon stick optional
3 cloves optional

Create the Elderberry Wellness Mix

¼ cup lemon juice fresh
lemon zest fresh
3 tbsp manuka honey or raw honey
½ tsp ground turmeric
1 pinch black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the Elderberry Syrup Base.
In a medium saucepan, combine dried elderberries, water, sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 20–30 minutes, until the liquid reduces by about half and the berries are soft and mushy.
1.5 cups dried elderberries, 3 cups filtered water, 2 inch ginger root, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves
Strain the Mixture
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Pour through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing the berries firmly to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids (or compost them). You should have 1–1.5 cups of rich purple syrup.
Sweeten and Flavor
While the syrup is still warm (but not hot), stir in manuka honey until dissolved. Add fresh lemon juice and zest for brightness. Taste and adjust sweetness/tartness. If using turmeric or other boosters, mix them in now.
¼ cup lemon juice, lemon zest, 3 tbsp manuka honey, ½ tsp ground turmeric, 1 pinch black pepper
Bottle and Store
Pour into a clean glass jar or bottle. Refrigerate for up to 2–3 weeks (or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage—pop out a cube and thaw for a quick shot).
Serve the Wellness Shots
For each serving: Pour 1–2 oz (2–4 tbsp) of the elderberry mixture into a small glass. Dilute slightly with coconut water or filtered water if too strong. Many take it straight for maximum potency. Shoot it back daily, especially during cold season!

Notes

Fresh ginger root is optional but highly recommended for extra immunity kick start
For extra Anti-Inflammatory Boost add 1/2 inch more ginger and 1/2 tsp turmeric gives extra warmth and support.
Lemon adds a bright tang and extra vitamin C - but only if added to cooled syrup
Use organic dried elderberries for purity.
Don't boil the honey
preserve enzymes by adding after cooling slightly
Variations to Try
- Spicy Version — Add cayenne or more ginger for a fiery kick.
- Berry Boost — Blend in frozen blueberries or blackberries before straining.
- Kid-Friendly — Dilute more and serve over ice as a "purple power drink."

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Nutrition

Calories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

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