Let's talk elderberry cough syrup. So what is elderberry cough syrup? It's a super simple all-natural cough syrup with no additives or chemicals and super easy to make but there are a few steps to the process.
First off, let's be real, there are a ton of articles out here about how to make elderberry cough syrup with all kinds of extra ingredients and that's all fine and dandy, but we have created a super simple elderberry cough syrup with all the ingredients you need in one kit with step-by-step instructions walking you through the process. So let's get started on your elderberry cough syrup.
Supplies Needed to Make Elderberry Cough Syrup
Not included in the elderberry cough syrup kit:
You will need a few supplies not included in our elderberry cough syrup kit.
- 1 1/2 cups of distilled water
- small saucepan with lid
- glass measuring cup
- mesh strainer (optional)
What is included in the elderberry cough syrup kit:
Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about with is included in our elderberry cough syrup kit:
- 1 pre-packaged elderberry cough syrup mix (organic elderberries, dried ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick)
- 4oz raw organic honey
- 1 8.5oz flip-top lid bottle
- 1 Cheesecloth
Step 1: Sanitize Glass Bottle
Before making your elderberry cough syrup, lets get you prepared in packaging up your own cough syrup to safely store for some time. So that means we need to sanitize our glass bottle.
To sanitize the bottle provided (and remember you can you any 8oz or above glass container you wish to use) just boil a large pot of water and submerge the flip top lid bottle we provide. Make sure to completely submerge the bottle and boil for 10 minutes. Then remove glass bottle from boiling water with tongs and allow to air dry while your elderberry is cooking.
Step 2: Boil the Elderberry Cough Syrup Mix
Next we start the elderberry syrup. We need to add our distilled water to a small saucepan, mix in the elderberry cough syrup prepackaged mix provided, cover and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, then uncover and reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
Step 3: Strain Herbs
After allowing to simmer for 30-45 minutes, then its time to strain the herb mixture. Grab the cheesecloth provided and your glass measuring cup and lay the cheesecloth across the glass and carefully squeeze out the liquid, caution it may be hot. We used a mesh strainer inside our measuring glass and squeezed the cheesecloth into the mesh strainer. Squeeze out everything you can and then discard the used herbs. And allow liquid to cool to just above room temperature.
Step 4: Add the Raw Honey
Once your liquid has cooled a bit, then we add in the liquid gold, the raw honey that is and stir well until its completely mixed into the liquid.
Step 5: Package up Elderberry Cough Syrup
Next we need to pour our Elderberry Cough Syrup into our sterilized glass bottle. Don't forget the label and date the bottle. Store in the fridge for up to 2 months.
Watch our mini video How to Make Elderberry Cough Syrup