You know those mornings when your throat feels scratchy, or when that familiar ache behind your eyes starts whispering “uh-oh?” That’s your sign to grab one of these elderberry wellness shots.

The amazing thing about these shots is that they’re really simple to make, taste good, and actually do something for your body.

You only need four main ingredients to do this — elderberry, lemon, echinacea, and honey. 

Each one brings something important: elderberry supports your immune system, lemon adds vitamin C, echinacea helps you fight off colds faster, and honey keeps everything smooth and slightly sweet.

So Here’s What You’ll Need

Ingredients:

5 tsp dried elderberries (or 3 tbsp fresh)

3 tsp echinacea (leaves or flowers)

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

3 tbsp raw honey

1 cup water

Tools:

Small pot with a lid

Fine mesh strainer

How to Make It

• Add the elderberries and water to a small pot and boil it. Then let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. This step is important as cooking removes the compounds that can upset your stomach.

• Then turn off the heat. Add the echinacea, cover, and let it steep for another 10–15 minutes.

• Strain everything through a fine mesh sieve, pressing the berries gently to release the liquid.

• Stir in the lemon juice and honey while the mixture is still warm.

• Pour into small jars or bottles. You can drink it right away or keep it in the fridge.

How to Use Them

• Take one shot a day when you feel a cold coming on, or a few times a week just to keep your immune system strong. Skip the echinacea if you’d rather use it as a gentle daily tonic.

• You can even switch things up with aronia berries for a similar immune kick.

• Give the jar a good shake before each use — separation is normal. 

And when you take that first sip, just remember: sometimes, the smallest things make the biggest difference.

And this is one of those moments. 

But if you want to make a bigger batch, freeze them in an ice cube tray and thaw a few cubes whenever you need an immune boost.

It seems simple, quick, and effective right? 

Yea, that’s the whole point. No long prep, no bitter taste, just a small, powerful boost that helps your body stay ready for whatever’s going around.

Will you be trying this? Let us know in the comment below.