Witchy Winter Brew

It's that time of year finally when we could all do with a herbal elixir that will boost our immunity and wards off any unwelcome guests of the viral or bacterial variety. Try this on for size.

Spiced Apple and Elderberry Elixir

You can add whatever you want really, replace any of the main ingredients with what you have available.

You will need roughly

1 x Cinnamon stick

1 x Star Anaise

4 x Cloves

Orange and lemon peel

2 cups Pressed Apple Juice

Simmer above ingredients to taste then when ready take of heat and add

2 tsp Elderberry syrup (I always have a batch made up if not you could add blackcurrant)

1 tablespoon of raw honey

Perfect. You can add or omit any item to suit taste.