Elderberries

AS BEST HEALTH CELEBRATES A DECADE OF INSPIRING Canadians to rock their health, I believe a seriously healthy celebration is in order.

- Meghan Telpner

All great things should be marked with gratitude and celebration, and all milestones acknowledged. Let’s upgrade how we choose to do this. Why not check the sugar-laden, artificially coloured drink mixes at the door and mark the awesomeness with a level of deliciousness and a healthy dose of goodness for your body?

Making your own infused alcohol is an easy way to add a real dose of health to your beverages. This isn’t a health washing of cocktails; this is legit.

Traditional alcohol infusions used for medicine involve combining mighty clean alcohol (I always opt for organic vodka) with an herb or a food of choice. One of my favourites is elderberries. The medicinal components and flavour from these immune-boosting berries infuse into the alcohol, which can be used as a tincture or mixed with cocktails.