This viburnum-and-honey recipe is perfect for cold season, because the combination of viburnum and natural honey has a powerful immune-boosting effect. Viburnum berries help with coughs, hoarseness, sore throats, fatigue, high blood pressure, and gastritis with low acidity. Honey contains over 180 beneficial substances, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Ingredients (for 4 servings): viburnum berries – 250 g; honey – 3 tablespoons; granulated sugar – ½ cup; mineral or sparkling water – 1 bottle.
How to Prepare Viburnum Drink with Honey
After the first frosts, gather ripe viburnum berries, separate them from the branches, rinse them, and mash them using a blender or by hand. Mix the mashed berries with granulated sugar and let it sit in a cool place for 6 hours. Then, strain the released juice and mix it with honey.
The viburnum-and-honey mixture made from this recipe can be stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator and enjoyed with mineral or sparkling water or added to tea.
The ratio of viburnum to honey is 1:1. Adjust the ratio of juice to sparkling water in the drink to taste.
Tips and Healing Uses
- Remove the seeds from the berries to prevent a bitter taste.
- For winter storage: heat the mixture in a water bath to 40–45°C to help preserve its properties. Alternatively, lightly pasteurize it or add lemon juice to the mixture.
- Combine viburnum and honey with lemon (equal parts) or with ginger for an immunity boost. For prevention, take 1 teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach. When sick, add 1 teaspoon to tea or warm water and take it 3–4 times a day.
- Pour 250 ml of boiling water over 2 tablespoons of viburnum, add 1 teaspoon of honey, steep for 15 minutes, and drink the infusion two to three times a day.
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