Ingredients

4 cups fresh blackberries OR frozen, loose-pack unsweetened blackberries, thawed (about 20oz.)

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon whole cloves

1 1/2 cups vodka

1 teaspoon whole allspice

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, crush berries.
  2. Stir in sugar, vodka, and spices. Dissolve sugar.
  3. Pour into 2 qt. jar. Cover and age at room temperature for 2 to 4 weeks, shaking har gently every few days.
  4. After the aging time, strain cordial through cheesecloth twice, discarding pulp and spices.
  5. Pour cordial into small decorative bottles. Seal.
  6. Depending of season, serve at room temperature, heated gently, or icy cold from refrigerator.