Blackberry vodka
Makes 1 litre
Easy
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What better way to make use of a glut of blackberries than to make blackberry vodka? You can experiment with different amounts of sugar but blackberries are quite tart so a little helps bring out the berry flavours
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- 300g blackberries
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 70cl bottle vodka
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First sterilise your macerating jar or bottle. Wash really well in very hot water then put in a low oven to completely dry out.
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Wash the blackberries really well and add to the cooled sterilised jar. Add the sugar and vodka and shake so the sugar is well distributed. Leave in a cool dark place for 3 days, giving the jar a shake a couple of times a day.
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Strain the vodka into a clean bottle. To get a clear liquid, strain through muslin or a clean J cloth. Serve ice cold.
