Blackberry Cordial

* Exported from MasterCook II *

BLACKBERRY CORDIAL

Recipe By : Homemade in the Kitchen
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pint blackberries
2 1x4-inch strips of orange peel, pith removed
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups vodka
1 1/2 cups brandy
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon glycerin (found in drugstores)

Put the blackberries into a shallow dish and lightly crush them with a fork.
Transfer the berries and their juice to a 1-quart Mason jar. Add the orange
peel, cloves, vodka, and brandy. Seal the jar and shake it to mix. Set the
jar aside in a cool, dark place for 4 weeks. Strain the mixture through a
fine sieve into a 4-cup glass measuring cup, pressing down on the fruit with
a wooden spoon to extract as much fluid as possible. Discard the solids, and
rinse the sieve and the Mason jar thoroughly. Fit the sieve with a damp
coffee filter and strain the liquid back into the jar. Combine the sugar and
water in a small saucepan. Heat for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring
constantly, until the sugar dissolves, leaving a clear syrup. Remove the pan
from the heat and cool to room temperature. Add the syrup and the glycerin
to the jar. Reseal the Mason jar and shake gently to blend. If you wish,
transfer the liqueur to decanters *. The Blackberry Cordial should be ready
to drink in 2 or 3 days and has a shelf life of 2 to 3 months.

YIELD: 3 cups

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NOTES : If using decanters with cork stoppers instead of glass stoppers,
replace the corks after each use.