[Northkeep] Blackberry Ratafia

[Hugh & Belinda Niewoehner]

Raghnailt,

Ismet's the cordialer in this house but we've got cordials over 2 years 
old in our cupboard.    There's enough alcohol you don't have to 
refigerate.  The flavor will change over time. 
Those that've lasted that long may be great or they may be awful by 
then.  We've made plum, blackberry, blueberry, peach, etc. with pretty 
much the same recipe.

       Damon

Horn, Trisha D. wrote:
> Okay, first off - YUM!  
>
> Two questions: Would this work with most fruits and how long (yeah, like
> it's going to make it through the day) would this keep, refrigerated,
> once it's ready?  Sounds perfect for this weather...
>
> Raghnailt (drooling a tad bit)
>
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> Carlson
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 16:12
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>
> Dairmaid's old family recipe does indeed work well.  I, however, prefer
> my 
> blackberry ratafia - it tastes better than whiskey.
>
> Using that as a shameless lead-in:
>
> Blackberry Ratafia:
>
> Fill a mason jar with blackberries - frozen or fresh, it doesn't matter,
> but 
> if using fresh berries, crush them a bit.
> Cover the fruit with (cheap) brandy or (cheap) vodka, screw on the cap,
> and 
> set in the fridge.
> Once or twice a week, take the jar out and shake it a few time. After a
> few weeks, the fruit will start to look anemic, as all the good 
> stuff is getting pulled into the alcohol.
> After about 4-6 week, drain the fruit.  Mix 1:1 with a simple sugar
> syrup (1 
> cup sugar dissolved in one cup hot water.)  Bottle.  Use.
>
> For a serious dessert rush, put the drained fruit over ice cream or
> pound 
> cake.
>
> The ratafia is great either as an aperatif, or at the other end of the
> meal 
> with dessert.  A couple of spoonfuls just before bed will calm your 
> cold-irritated throat enough to help you get to sleep.  Of course, a
> small 
> glass of the stuff will help you get to sleep, too :)
>
> In servicio,
>
> Talana
>
>
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