Elderberry Cordial

Directions

1. 1
   Stem and wash berries.
2. 2
   cover with water and cook until very soft; strain.
3. 3
   Measure juice; for each quart, add 2 cups of sugar.
4. 4
   Return to saucepan.
5. 5
   Tie spices in bag and add to sugar/juice mixture.
6. 6
   Cook until thick.
7. 7
   Cool, remove spices and measure again.
8. 8
   Add 1 pint liquor for each quart of syrup.
9. 9
   Bottle and cork tightly.
10. 10
    Let sit in cool dark place for at least three weeks.
11. 11
    Improves with age.