The recipe for viburnum with is perfect for the season of colds, as the combination of viburnum and natural honey has a powerful immune-boosting effect. The berries of 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 juice that has been released and mix it with honey.
The viburnum with honey prepared using this recipe can be stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator and consumed with mineral or sparkling water or in tea.
The ratio of viburnum to honey is 1:1. The ratio of juice to sparkling water or in the viburnum drink with honey can be adjusted to taste.
Tips and Healing Uses
- To prevent viburnum from tasting bitter, remove the seeds from the berries.
- If preparing viburnum with honey for winter storage, heat the mixture in a water bath to a temperature of 40–45°C to help preserve its healing properties. Alternatively, you can lightly pasteurize it or add lemon juice to the mixture.
- Beneficial mixtures for boosting immunity include viburnum and honey with lemon (in equal parts) or with ginger. For prevention, take 1 teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach. When sick, add to tea or take with warm water, 1 teaspoon 3-4 times a day.
- For a medicinal recipe: pour 250 ml of boiling water over 2 tablespoons of viburnum, add 1 teaspoon of honey, let it steep for 15 minutes, and drink the infusion two to three times a day.
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