5.0 from 18 votes
How to Make Blackberry Brandy
This homemade blackberry brandy is sweetened with a bit of sugar and juicy blackberries, and kicked up with the addition of fresh herbs!
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 809 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberries , fresh or frozen and thawed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 cups brandy
- fresh herbs , optional
Instructions
- Place the blackberries and sugar in a large glass mason jar. Using a muddler, smash the sugar and blackberries together until sugar has dissolved.
- Pour in the brandy and tightly close, giving it a few quick shakes.
- Let the mixture steep and infuse for 2 weeks, shaking every 2-3 days.
- Strain the brandy through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Transfer the brandy to another clean mason jar to store.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- If using fresh herbs, add them with the blackberries and sugar. Basil, thyme and mint are my favorites!
Nutrition Information
Calories
809kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
57g
(114%)
Vitamin A
308IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 809
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 809kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 308IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.