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                            Blackberry Cordial

Recipe By     : Making Cordials & Liqueurs at Home, J.P. Farrell
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cordials & Liqueurs              Fourth

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      Cups          Crushed Blackberries
                        (About 2 Quarts Whole Berries)
   3      Cups          Brandy
   1 1/2  Cups          Sugar Syrup

put the freshly crushed berries including the juice into a jar with 2
cups of brandy. Shake well, seal tightly and let steep one week.  Pour
the mixture through a wire strainer several times, being sure to press
out all the liquid; strain well through cheesecloth.  Add the remaining
cup of brandy and the sugar syrup.  

Some of the common spice combinations to add to blackberry cordials are:
1) cinnamon; 2) clove and cinnamon; 3) cinnamon and nutmeg; 4) cinnamon,
clove and mace; 5) cinnamon and coriander

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