[sunshineband]

Every year I make a couple of bottles of this, and it is absolutely scrumptious on a cold winter's evening (or tbh, mixed with iced lemonade on hot summer's evening if you have any left by then  )

Quantities need not be exact:

You need a large glass jar so that there is shaking room. I use cleaned jars that picking vinegar comes in so have given quantities for two of these-- they hold just over a litre)

3 cups of blackberries, either freshly picked or frozen -- no need to thaw
500 ml vodka - supermarket's own is fine
500ml brandy - I use spanish brandy but any is OK
12 oz sugar (about 500ml mark on the measuring jug)
Some years I add a few whole cloves, or some shaved lemon peel, but usually it is plain (like this year!)

Put roughly equal quantities of the sugar and black berries into the jars, pour in 250 ml each of vodka and brandy, screw on the lid tightly and shake hard to mix up ingredients.

Keep in the dark spot and remember to shake once a week for ten weeks.

Strain through a sieve lined with muslin, and pour into the bottles (then label) you want it to be in -- 500 ml bottles are quite good and I save anything I like the look of during the year. Remember you will need to seal it so screw tops ones are best.

[vicpic39]

oooh thanks for that ive got some blackberries in the freezer, im gonna make some this week!
vic x

[sunshineband]

Just thought I'd let you know it's coming on a treat 

[Val H]

I've pinched it and put it on the Recipe Pages!

[sunshineband]

You're very welcome. It does us proud year after year 

[Val H]

How come you are now green? Has Aunty been playing about again .

[Val H]

I see Deputy Moderator!

[sunshineband]

Not sure how I got choosed for that but I'm poised .................. it's so quiet out there I think  everyone from HLC is hibernating until Chick chick is back

[Faz]

What a good idea. I started a batch yesterday which should be ready just in time for Christmas pressies Good idea about using pickle jars too, I am using two of them

[sunshineband]

Hope it turns out well Faz 

[Faz]

Thanks, I can't believe how quickly the liquor turned such a bright colour, they've only been in a few days! Makes me want to have a taste straight away 

[sunshineband]

It is drinkable  ... but better when it has had its full steeping time o course  :nowink:f

[Leedsniner]

Sounds wonderful!

[sunshineband]

Just a week to go before straining and adding any other ingredients   

[Faz]

I must confess to having a sip the other day, it is very nice

Add more ingredients? Do you mean lemonade lol!!