Easy Homemade Oxymel Recipe With Any Herbs
In herbal remedies, there is a timeless elixir with roots dating back over 2,000 years—known as oxymel. Oxymel comes from the ancient Greek word oxymeli, which translates to “acid and honey.” It is a potent blend of honey, vinegar, and herbs cherished for its numerous health benefits and delightful taste for centuries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 ounces
- Category: Remedies
- Method: Infusion
Ingredients
- Herbs* (see notes)
- Raw Honey
- Raw Vinegar*
Instructions
- If using fresh herbs, rinse them well.
- Loosely pack the herbs into the jar. The jar should be about half full of herbs.
- Fill the jar about halfway with raw honey.
- Add the raw vinegar to fill the jar.
- Wipe the jar rim, cap the jar with a rust-proof solid lid, and shake until the honey is fully dissolved in the vinegar.
- Put the oxymel in a cool place out of direct sunlight to infuse for at least a week and up to 30 days.
- After infusing it to your liking, strain out the herbs with a fine mesh strainer. (I like to compost the spent herbs)
- Store the strained oxymel in a jar with a lid in a cool place out of direct sunlight. It will keep for 6 months (possibly longer). I suggest storing it in the fridge for a longer shelf life.
- See suggestions in the blog post above for how to use it.
Notes
- You can use a various combination of herbs. Please see herbal combination suggestions in the body of the blog above this recipe card.
- Vinegar should be 5% acidity for best results
