After I had picked the last few blackberries from the garden, there were just enough to fill a jam jar. Sugar was then tipped over them before the jar was filled with a mixture of 2/3rds vodka and 1/3rd brandy - leftover drinks from old bottles!
It was shaken every day for a few days until the sugar was dissolved then hidden under the sink, in the dark, to age a little.
After about 5 weeks, the brambles were strained out using a sieve and piece of muslin. We ate those over two days on top of porridge/cereals. The liquid was put into a small glass bottle:
A lovely colour and taste (very strong) even though some of the light isn't shining through due to the old label still being on the other side:)
I'm so glad you posted this - a timely reminder to strain my blackberry vodka!
ReplyDeleteNever tried with Brandy before, like Elaine I have some bottling up to do.
ReplyDeleteYou have leftover vodka and brandy in your house?
ReplyDeleteVodka was from a friend and brandy only used for mincemeat! We hardly drink.
DeleteSounds good, something I have never tried.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to replicate something I drank one Christmas, not right but not bad.
DeleteWhoops sorry!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration, have just done some black currant brandy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely colour.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.