Add all ingredients into a pint canning jar. If using, add any desired optional spices like rosehips, cinnamon and ginger. Stir well and secure the air tight lid.

Place the jar in a cool & dark place for at least two weeks. On every other day or so, give the jar a shake to mix the contents of the jar.

After two weeks, strain the liquid from the sage using a fine mesh sieve and a funnel into a new, clean jar or bottle. Be sure to squeeze all of the liquid from the sage. This will ensure more medicinal compounds are included in your final product.

Label well with the contents and a date. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for later use.

For best results, use within 6 months – 1 year.