Blueberry Liqueur
Yield: 3 cups
3 c Fresh blueberries or blackberries
1 ea Clove
1/2 c Sugar syrup see recipe
2 c Vodka
1 ea Lemon wedge, scraped peel
Note: Blueberries can be bought in seasonMay 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 into dark bottle and store for 3-4 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 glycerin if a thicker consistency is desired. Good for baking.