Elderberry Syrup

1 cup fresh elderberries

3 cups water

1 cinnamon stick

3 whole cloves

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

1 cup honey

Place elderberries, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Use a potato masher to mash berries to release juice; strain the mixture through a fine sieve, retaining juice and discarding the pulp. Let juice cool.

Stir in honey until thoroughly combined and transfer to a lidded jar. Keeps in refrigerator 2 to 3 months.