Blackberry or Elderberry Cordial

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• 1 tablespoon cloves
• 1 piece stick cinnamon
• 8 quarts blackberries or elderberries
• 2 quarts cold water
• 4 pounds granulated sugar
• 2 quarts whiskey or brandy

Instructions

1. Tie spices in a cloth bag.
2. Pick over and wash berries. Place in preserving kettle; cover with water, and boil until thoroughly soft; then strain. Measure, and to each quart of juice add 2 cups sugar. Add spice bag and boil for 20 minutes.
3. Let cool, and measure again.
4. To each quart of syrup, add 1 pint or whiskey or brandy.
5. Bottle and cork tightly.

Notes

Blackberry or Elderberry Cordial will keep, and it improves with age.