Blackberry Shrub

• 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, crushed
• 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches)
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• Ice cubes, sparkling water and fresh blackberries, optional

1. Place fruit and cinnamon stick in a sterilized pint jar. Bring vinegar just to a boil; pour over fruit, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Center lid on jar; screw on band until fingertip tight. Refrigerate for 1 week.
2. Strain vinegar mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into another sterilized pint jar. Press solids to extract juice; discard remaining fruit.
3. Bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly. Stir into vinegar mixture; shake well. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
4. To serve, drink 1-2 tablespoons or add to a glass of ice, top with sparkling water and garnish with fresh blackberries.

frozen blackberries, cinnamon, cider vinegar, sugar, water, water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/blackberry-shrub/ (may not work)