I like Garden of Life Elderberry Syrup because there are no added sugars in this one.

Organic Sambucus Blend

Organic Black Elderberry Fruit (Sambucus nigra L.) Extract and Juice Concentrate

Organic Immune Blend

Organic Aronia melanocarpa (Aronia Berry), Organic Emblic (Amla, Phyllanthus emblica) (fruit) Extract, Organic Psidium guajava (Guava fruit and leaf) Extract

Organic Echinacea purpurea Extract (root)

Organic Rosemary Extract (leaf)

Other Ingredients:

Organic tapioca fiber syrup, organic vegetable glycerin from non-GMO corn, purified water, organic elderberry flavor, organic lemon juice concentrate, mandarin peel flavor, organic citrus extract (to preserve freshness).

Gaia Herbs Elderberry Nighttime Syrup is ALWAYS sold out in stores during the winter, so I suggest you stock up! I am pretty consistent about taking this in the winter. I take this one at night for more restful sleep, especially if I feel a sore throat or runny nose coming.

Be aware that various versions of this product are labeled for ages 2 and older, but some are labeled safe for ages 6 and older.

Vitamin C (from Organic Acerola)

Organic Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) juice concentrate

Organic Acerola fruit (Malpighia glabra) extract

Organic Proprietary Blend

Freeze-dried extracts of Lemon Balm leaf (Melissa officinalis), Grindelia flowering tops(Grindelia robusta), California Poppy tops (Eschscholzia californica)

Other Ingredients: Organic sugar cane, water, natural flavor from lemon juice.

Mary Ruth's Elderberry Syrup is free of added sugars and a great option for those who wish to stay away from animal sources. You can use code PARULWORKS10 for 10% off your Mary Ruth's order.

Per Serving: 150mg Black Elderberry

Other Ingredients: Purified Water, Organic Non-GMO Vegan Vegetable Glycerin (sourced from Vegetable and/or Coconut Oil), Organic Non-GMO Vegan Citric Acid (from citrus), Organic Non-GMO Vegan Natural Raspberry and Blueberry Flavors (from Raspberry and Blueberry fruits).

This Gaia Kids Alcohol-Free Elderberry Syrup is safe for kids ages 12 months and older.

Organic Black Elderberry

[Sambucus nigra] fruit juice

Organic Acerola

[Malpighia glabra] fruit extract

Vitamin C

Other Ingredients: Organic sugar cane, water, organic honey and lemon juice.

You can buy your own dried elderberries and make your own elderberry syrup!

There are many recipes online and you can control the sweetener. Just be sure NOT to use honey for babies less than 12 months old.

If using honey for age 1 and older, you need to be sure to add it AFTER the syrup has cooled down. Raw honey should not be heated.

There are a few small-batch elderberry syrup options made by local health enthusiasts. Tasha Rose Remedies is based in California, but ships via her Etsy shop.

Cassie Green Health Elderberry Syrup is available at a few Dallas, TX retailers and available to ship online.

Earthley Wellness has an elderberry syrup that is safe for babies 6 months and older.