Add water, berries, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2 1/2 c. Water, 2/3 c. Fresh Elderberries, 2 tbsp. Fresh Ginger, 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg, 1 stick Cinnamon
Reduce to a simmer and cover with the lid tilted to allow some steam to escape. Simmer the mixture for about 1 hour. It should be reduced by about half.
Remove from heat and allow it to cool enough to handle safely. Strain into a glass bowl through a fine mesh strainer, sieve, or cheesecloth. Compost the mash.
Once the liquid has cooled to lukewarm, stir in honey. Pour syrup into half-pint mason jars or other glass containers.
1 c. Raw Honey
Notes
Adult Preventative Dose: 1/2-1 tablespoon daily.Child Preventative Dose: 1 teaspoon daily.If you feel a cold coming on, take the preventative dose every 2-3 hours instead of daily.