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Blackberry Syrup
Dark berry depth with enough acidity for a tall drink.
About 1¼ cups20 minutesClean, heat-safe jar or bottle
01 · What you need
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberriesBlackberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugarGranulated Sugar
- ½ cup waterWater
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juiceFresh Citrus Juice
02 · Make it
Method
- 01
Cook blackberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice at a gentle simmer for 8 minutes.
- 02
Press lightly with a spoon to release the berries without pulverizing seeds.
- 03
Strain through a fine sieve, cool, bottle, and refrigerate.
Happiest note
Blackberry wants lemon. Without it, the flavor can read jammy instead of fresh.
03 · Use it well
Recommended uses
- Bourbon smashes and brambles
- Cola and cream soda
- Lemonade, tonic, and zero-proof sours
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