I filled a jar with a cup of blackberries that we picked in the wilderness of Oregon (aka. my friend's back yard in Portland). I added about a bottle (750mL) of Stoli vodka, covered it up, and left it in a dark cabinet for about a month. Today I suddenly remembered it and strained the vodka. I didn't expect it to be so dark and full-bodied. It's more the consistency of juice than vodka!
It's a little bitter straight up (probably from the seeds), but it's fantastic in a cocktail. For two wine glasses:- one very large lime, or two small ones, cut into small wedges
- two tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar
- half a cup of blackberry vodka
- a shot of vodka (optional)
- a mini can (80z.) of club soda
Muddle the syrup with the limes, add the vodka(s), and stir in the club soda. Pour into the wine glasses, and top with a spoonfull of crushed ice if you want the drink super cold. For a nice gradation, pour a teaspoon of blackberry vodka on top of the drink. Serve immediately. The flavor of this cocktail is to me like a cross between brachetto d'acqui and a lime margarita; it has the dark jamminess and full-bodied mouthfeel of the former with the zing and freshness of the latter. Easily the best cocktail I've made this summer. Cheers!
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I just came across this entry...thanks a lot. I like the recipe so much I posted it on my blog. You can check it out at http://adamsaxton.blogspot.com
add sugar next time & make it a liqueur
And don't just throw out those blackberries once youve strained out your vodka, they go great on top of some vanilla ice cream with a little of the vodka drizzled over the top.
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