If using fresh berries, pick though the dried berries to remove
any sticks or unripe berries before you cook them. Place elderberries, water, ginger, cinnamon and cloves in a large pot. Bring to a boil reduce to low/simmer for 45 minutes OR until mixture has reduced by half.

Next, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

Once mixture has cooled, using a mesh strainer or cheesecloth,
strain berries by pressing all the juice out of them that you can by pressing berried with a spatula or spoon.

After all the juice has been squeeze out, discard the
elderberries. Next, add 1 cup of honey to the mixture and stir until well combined.