How to Bottle Your Own Elderberry Syrup: Ready For Autumn

As the final days of summer fade and we head into autumn, it’s the perfect time to stock up on natural remedies that support the immune system. One of the most popular seasonal tonics? Elderberry syrup! A go-to for many herbalists and natural wellness enthusiasts.

Whether you're making it for your family or planning small-batch sales at markets, bottling your elderberry syrup properly is key to keeping it fresh, potent, and beautifully presented.

In this blog, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know: from choosing the right glass bottles for syrup to a simple elderberry syrup recipe and tips for long-lasting storage.

Why Elderberry Syrup?

Elderberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, making them a popular choice to help boost the immune system, especially during the colder months. Elderberry syrup can be taken daily as a preventative or used at the first signs of seasonal sniffles.

It’s easy to make, stores well, and when bottled in quality glass bottles, it makes a thoughtful gift or a great product for craft fairs, wellness shops, and online sales.

The Best Glass Bottles for Elderberry Syrup

Choosing the right packaging not only keeps your syrup fresh, it also enhances its appearance and makes handling easier.

Here are some of our top recommendations:

100ml Flask Bottles - Perfect for daily dosage sizes, and ideal if you’re selling or gifting your syrup.

150ml Worcester Sauce Bottles - A popular choice for syrups, it's narrow neck makes for easy pouring and capping, plus they look sleek on any shelf.

250ml Dorica Oil Bottles - With their oil pourer inserts and sleek shape, these bottles make the perfect packaging for larger volumes of syrups for sale

All our glass bottles are packed with care and delivered in sturdy, reusable boxes. Perfect for small-batch production.

Our 250ml Dorica Oil Bottle is perfect for syrups

Simple Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Here’s our tried and tested basic elderberry syrup recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried elderberries (or 2 cups fresh)

• 3 cups water

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp ginger (fresh or ground)

• ½ tsp cloves

• 1 cup raw honey

Instructions:

1. Add elderberries, water, and spices to a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 45 minutes.

2. Mash the berries, then strain the liquid through a fine mesh or cheesecloth.

3. Let cool, then stir in the honey.

4. Bottle in sterilised glass bottles and refrigerate.

Shelf life: 2–3 months refrigerated.

Final Tips for Bottling Elderberry Syrup

• Always sterilise your bottles before use. Check out our handy blog - How to sterilise glass bottles

• Leave a small gap at the top of the bottle to allow for expansion during refrigeration.

• Store in cool, dark places for maximum shelf life.

• Label with a batch date and ingredients for transparency and traceability.

Start Your Seasonal Prep with Sen5es

Now is the perfect time to get a head start on autumn wellness. Whether you're prepping for family use, gifting, or getting ready for market season, Sen5es has everything you need to bottle your elderberry syrup beautifully.

We hope you've found this guide to making your own Elderberry Syrup helpful!

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All the best

The team at Sen5es