I make fresh elderberry juice with my Mehu-liisa steamer, which is similar to one I have seen on ads here on ATP. I take most of the heavy stem off, and remove any stray leaves and debris, give the umbrels a quick rinse to get rid of dust and bugs, and put them in the steamer. Result is nice, clear juice without much work. I can the juice, or freeze it. I never strain it. Made elderberry jelly last week using powdered pectin, except I forgot to add it to one batch and have several pints of wonderful tasting elderberry syrup. I don't know if this is the same stuff you'd use for colds and flu, but I don't see why not.
