Single Serving Elderflower Cordial Recipe

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September 8, 2025

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There are times when you need a little something to help boost your immunity but don’t want to make a full batch of infused herbs. In those cases, this single serving herbal cordial recipe is just what you need.

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There are several methods used to make herbal cordials. The first is to infuse herbs in a simple syrup on the stove top. The second is to directly infuse the herbs over several months. The third is the single serving method which uses previously prepared tinctures to make a small amount of cordial.

The recipe below can be used with various tinctures to make all different kinds of herbal cordials.

Along with already prepared tinctures, this single serve elderflower cordial uses a simple syrup as a base. There are many levels of sweetness in a simple syrup, this one uses a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water.

You can adjust the ratio to accommodate your family’s preferences. You can also use honey instead of sugar.

A glass of light amber liquid sits on a white platter next to three blue dropper bottles labeled "Echinacea Tincture" and "Elderberry Cordial." A small white flower cluster is placed on the platter as well.
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Single Serving Immune Booster Cordial Recipe

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Homemade herbal cordials are easy to prepare and make unique and notable holiday gifts or housewarming presents.  When prepared with medicinal herbs, cordials make a tasty medicine.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 42 days
Total Time 42 days 25 minutes
Yield: 2 Cups
Servings: 2
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ ounce Elderberry or Elderflower Tincture
  • ½ ounce Echinacea Tincture
  • ½ ounce Ginseng Root Tincture
  • 3 ounces Simple Syrup
  • choice of spices if desired

Method
 

  1. If you need to make the simple syrup, put equal amounts of water and sugar in a small stockpot and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes
  3. It’s best to chill the syrup before serving.
  4. To serve: Pour 3 oz of simple syrup into a small glass and add tinctures. Stir well and enjoy.

Notes

*Go ahead and make 1 cup to use as needed if you’ll be treating for several days. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week. Here’s how to make a simple syrup.
There are two other ways of making an immune booster cordial – the syrup method and the direct infusion method.

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A tray with a glass of elderflower and elderberry cordial, three dropper bottles labeled "elderflower tincture," and a larger bottle rests on a wooden table. White elderflowers adorn the tray, accompanied by the text "Immune Boosting Elderflower Cordial.

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