Genuine botanical berry ingredient product photograph, not the finished syrup.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried blueberries
• 1 teaspoon dried elderberries, correctly identified and food-suitable
• 1 teaspoon food-grade juniper berries, correctly identified
• 500 ml water
• ¼ cup honey

How to prepare

1. Combine the dried blueberries, elderberries, juniper berries and water in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes, ensuring the elderberries are thoroughly cooked. Do not use uncooked elderberries.
3. Strain carefully, removing every piece of botanical material.
4. Allow the strained liquid to cool until warm, then stir in the honey.
5. Transfer to a clean covered food-safe container and refrigerate immediately.
6. Use promptly as a culinary syrup in suitable drinks or over food, without treating it as a medicine.

Kitchen notes — refrigerated preparation only

Use only verified food-grade berries. Elderberries must be thoroughly cooked; never substitute raw or undercooked berries, leaves or stems. Confirm culinary juniper species and source; not every juniper species is suitable for consumption. Juniper preparations may be unsuitable during pregnancy or for people with kidney conditions or certain medication use; seek professional advice where relevant. Do not give honey to infants younger than 12 months. This recipe has no tested acidity, microbial stability, safe shelf life or canning process. Keep refrigerated, use promptly, and never assume shelf-stability. The original archived source does not specify a validated finished yield. No therapeutic claims are made.