DIY Elderberry Syrup

Elderberry Syrup
Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried 
elderberries
3 cups water
1 cup local or raw honey (choose local to get the allergy relief benefits)
2/3 cup organic raw apple cider vinegar

Directions:
Fill a pot with the 3 cups of water and dried elderberries. Bring to a boil and on low heat let boil for 30 minutes. Take off heat and mash elderberries up well with a potato masher. Strain out the liquid into a separate bowl using a strainer, cheese cloth, coffee filter, or something similar. Once strained add honey to the elderberry liquid and stir well, then add apple cider vinegar. Place in a glass jar with air tight lid and place in the fridge. The syrup will last for up to 6 months.
To use:  Adults 1 Tbs a day and 
children 1 tsp a day.
 If your using it as a flu/cold medicine you can take same dose but every hour instead of just once a day.