09/06/2026
Time to make Syrendell Spark Cider! These powerful plants & spices will sit in the pantry for a month before we strain, add honey, and start imbibing. We foraged the elderberries, and grew the lemongrass, thyme, oregano & rosemary this year.
1 small red onion
1 lemon or lime (including rind)
5 cloves garlic
1 poblano or other pepper
2 tbsp dried red pepper flakes
1 cup dried or freshelderberries
1 tbsp dried rose hips
1 tbsp dried or fresh Oregon grapes
2 tbsp dried or fresh lemon grass
2 cinnamon sticks
6 sprigs fresh thyme
3 long rosemary sprigs
3 in long minimum horseradish root
2 in long turmeric root
2 in long ginger root
Chop and add ingredients (no need to chop cinnamon stick) to a clean bottle or jar. Add apple cider vinegar. Let sit in the pantry 4-6 weeks. Shake daily. Once ready, strain and add honey or maple syrup (optional). Drink 1-2 tbsp per day or add to salad dressing or dips.
Alternative/additional ingredients:
1. Oregano
2. Bay leaf
3. Black, pink and gray salt
4. Star anise
5. Dried dock root
6. Orange slices
