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Ingredients

  • 3 cups blueberries fresh or blackberries
  • 1 each cloves, whole
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup
  • 2 cups vodka
  • 1 each lemon wedge, scraped peel

Method

  • Note: Blueberries can be bought in season(May to Sept).
  • Avoid stained baskets and DO NOT rinse until ready to use.
  • If freezing, do so BEFORE rinsing.
  • Rinse with cold water.
  • Rinse berries and lightly crush.
  • Add vodka, lemon peel, and clove.
  • Pour in DARK bottle and store for 3 to 4 months.
  • Strain through dampened cheesecloth squeezing out as much juice as possible.
  • Add sugar syrup to taste and store another 4 weeks.
  • Liqueur will tend to be on the watery side.
  • Try adding glycerine if a thicker consistency is desired.
  • Good for baking.