Elderberry Cordial Immune Booster

1 cup dried elderberries (or 2 cups fresh)

2 T. minced fresh ginger or ginger paste (or 1 t. dried)

1 cinnamon stick (or 1 t. dried)

1/4 cup dried rosehips

2 T. dried orange peel (or the peel of a fresh orange)

1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers

water to cover by an inch or two

3 cups brandy

1 cup honey

Bring the first 6 ingredients to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes. (Do not add brandy and honey yet!)

Cool a bit and strain well into a bowl through cheesecloth or towel laid over a strainer. Add the honey while still warm and mix well. Add the brandy and stir. Use a funnel to pour into bottles or jars. Store in a cool dark place.

Preventive Dose: Take 1 tsp. daily, adults and children. Take a few times a day when feeling sick.

Immunizer Cocktail

glass of ice

1 oz bourbon

1 oz elderberry cordial

1 T. honey or mead

1 squeeze of lemon

Seltzer to top, if you like

Garnish with lemon slice or fermented cranberries, if desired