Easy Oxymel Recipe for Colds and Flu
With cold and flu season approaching, I’m excited to share this simple oxymel recipe made with honey, apple cider vinegar, and healing herbs like ginger, rosehips, thyme, and mullein. It’s a soothing natural remedy that helps ease symptoms, supports the immune system, and tastes absolutely delicious!
Equipment
- Pint mason jar with plastic lid or regular lid lined with parchment paper.
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey raw
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar raw, or enough to fill jar
- ¼ cup rosehips fresh or dry
- 2 inch fresh ginger root sliced
- 1 tbsp thyme dry
- 1 tbsp mullein leaves dry
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients. Cut the rosehips in half, or pulse them in the food processor. Slice or grate ginger root. Crush thyme and mullein, if necessary.
- Add rosehips, ginger, thyme, and mullein to a pint mason jar.
- Add one cup of honey over the herbs.
- Fill the jar with apple cider vinegar.
- Close the jar with a plastic lid or with a regular metal lid lined with a piece of parchment paper or cloth to avoid the acid vinegar touching the metal. Shake vigorously until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Place the jar in a dark place for 2-3 weeks. Shake very couple of days.
- Strain the oxymel through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, squeezing out all the liquid from the herbs. Collect the liquid in a labeled jar. Store in the refrigerator and use within 1 year.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the herbs based on what you have or your specific needs. Scroll up for ideas.
Store in the refrigerator and discard if you notice any mold or off smells.
Take 1–2 tablespoons daily as needed, diluted in water or tea.
Do not give honey to infants under 1 year of age.