This drink was served in many colonial homes during the holidays.
Recipe Name: BLACKBERRY CORDIAL
Category: SPIRITS
Serves: 6
SOURCE OLD HANDWRITTEN RECIEPT by Unknown
1 Quart blackberry juice - see note
1 Pound white sugar
3 Tblsp nutmeg, grated
2 Tblsp cinnamon
1 Tblsp allspice
1 Tsp. whole cloves
1 Pint good brandy
Tie the spices in a muslin or cheesecloth bag. Boil juice, sugar, spices for 15 minutes skimming well. Add brandy. Cover and set aside to cool. When cold, strain out the spices and pour into bottles, sealing with corks.
NOTE: For blackberry juice : mash berries and strain through several thicknesses of muslin or cheesecloth.
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