Blackberry Cordial recipe

Two batches of cordial in the window for a picture before they go into the dark for a few weeks.

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Lately I've been making lots of blackberry cordial, and sharing this fact with friends. I've had some requests for the recipe that I use, so here it is:


Blackberry Cordial


2 Cups fresh blackberries, washed
1 Cup sugar
1 Cup 100-proof vodka
1 Cup brandy
1Cup light corn syrup
1 Teaspoon lemon zest
1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Place berries in clean 2-quart jar and add sugar. Crush berries with wooden spoon and let stand for 1 hour. Add vodka and brandy, tightly cap, and shake vigorously. Add corn syrup, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let stand in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks.

Use a find-mesh strainer to strain out solids. Discard. Transfer liqueur to a clean container and let stand for 1 week. Rack or filter into final container. Cover and age for 1 month more before serving.

Yield: approx. 1 quart