Blackberry Cordial

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Blackberry Cordial

Recipe By : Making Cordials & Liqueurs at Home, J.P. Farrell
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cordials & Liqueurs Fourth

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Cups Crushed Blackberries
(About 2 Quarts Whole Berries)
3 Cups Brandy
1 1/2 Cups Sugar Syrup

put the freshly crushed berries including the juice into a jar with 2
cups of brandy. Shake well, seal tightly and let steep one week. Pour
the mixture through a wire strainer several times, being sure to press
out all the liquid; strain well through cheesecloth. Add the remaining
cup of brandy and the sugar syrup.

Some of the common spice combinations to add to blackberry cordials are:
1) cinnamon; 2) clove and cinnamon; 3) cinnamon and nutmeg; 4) cinnamon,
clove and mace; 5) cinnamon and coriander

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