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: 10 minutes
Total Time: 168 hours 10 minutes

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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

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