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Mountain Rose Herbs Elderberry Syrup Review: Product Breakdown
A plain look at Mountain Rose Herbs' Elder Berry Syrup: what is in the 4 oz bottle, what it costs, who should skip it, and how it compares with making your own.
7of 10checks confirmed$17.00 for 4 oz, about $4.25 per oz (Oct 23, 2026)
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Our verdict
Mountain Rose Herbs' Elder Berry Syrup has a short ingredient list: honey, organic elder berries, organic alcohol and distilled water. It is listed at $17.00 for a 4 oz bottle, about $4.25 an ounce. It contains honey and alcohol, so it is not for babies under 1 year old or anyone avoiding alcohol. If you would rather skip the alcohol, you can cook an elderberry syrup at home from dried berries.
Best forAdults who want a ready-made elderberry syrup with four listed ingredients to stir into tea, sparkling water or yogurt.
Skip it ifChildren under 1 year old (it contains honey), anyone avoiding alcohol, and anyone pregnant, nursing or taking medicine without asking their doctor first.
What we liked
- Four ingredients, all listed on the product page
- Organic elder berries and organic alcohol
- Honey and alcohol warnings stated clearly on the page
- Made by Mountain Rose Herbs, which began producing its own syrups in 2017
- Covered by the 30-day return guarantee, with listed exclusions
Trade-offs
- –Contains alcohol
- –Contains honey, so not for children under 1 year old
- –Only one size, about $4.25 per ounce
- –The captured page gives no serving size or storage directions
Buyer's checklist
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- Full ingredient list shownHoney, organic elder berries, organic alcohol, and distilled waterYes
- Amounts or doses statedNot stated
- Third-party lab testing mentionedCompany tests shipments in its own lab; some products go to outside labsPartly stated
- Independent studies or sources citedNot stated
- Price stated$17.00 for 4 ozYes
- Money-back or satisfaction guaranteeReturns for any reason within 30 days of delivery, with exclusionsYes
- Can buy without a subscriptionSold one bottle at a time; no subscription plan shownYes
- Allergen or dietary info givenContains honey, not for children under 1 year old; contains alcoholYes
- Where it is made or sourcedMade by Mountain Rose Herbs of Eugene, OregonYes
- Shipping and returns explainedLive-rate shipping to the US and Canada; full return policy publishedYes
What is in the bottle
Mountain Rose Herbs' Elder Berry Syrup comes in one size, a 4 oz bottle. The product page lists four ingredients: honey, organic elder berries, organic alcohol and distilled water. It also states plainly that the syrup contains alcohol and honey. The company says it began making its own extracts, elixirs and syrups in 2017.
The page describes the syrup as a modern take on an old, classic recipe and says it can be taken on its own or mixed into a cup of hot tea. Readers also stir elderberry syrup into sparkling water, yogurt or pancakes for its deep berry flavour.
What it costs
On October 23, 2026 the syrup was listed at $17.00 for the 4 oz bottle. That works out to about $4.25 per ounce. Shipping is extra and is charged at live rates, and Mountain Rose Herbs ships only to the United States and Canada.
Who should skip it
Because it contains honey, the product page says it is not for use by children under 1 year old. Because it contains alcohol, it is not a fit for anyone avoiding alcohol. Mountain Rose Herbs also recommends talking with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Buying the bottle or making your own
If you enjoy a kitchen project, you can make an alcohol-free elderberry syrup at home from dried elder berries. Always cook the berries: Mountain Rose Herbs notes that the raw fruit contains a component called sambunigrin, and the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says cooking removes the harmful substances in raw or unripe elderberries. Our homemade elderberry syrup guide walks through a simple stovetop batch and compares it with the bottle.
What the product page does not say
The page we captured does not give a serving size, a shelf life after opening or storage directions, so check the label when your bottle arrives. We did not receive a free bottle for this breakdown and we have not tested the syrup ourselves; the facts above come from Mountain Rose Herbs' product page and policies.
Where to buy
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Sources: Elder Berry Syrup product page, NCCIH: Elderberry, Return policy