Blackberry Cordial (Spirits)

• 1 quart blackberry juice, see note
• 1 lb white sugar
• 3 tablespoons nutmeg, grated
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 pint good brandy

1. Tie the spices in a muslin or cheesecloth bag.
2. Boil juice, sugar, spices for 15 minutes skimming well.
3. Add brandy.
4. Cover and set aside to cool.
5. When cold, strain out the spices and pour into bottles, sealing with corks.
6. NOTE: For blackberry juice : mash berries and strain through several thicknesses of muslin or cheesecloth.

blackberry juice, white sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, whole cloves, brandy

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blackberry-cordial-spirits-239156 (may not work)