Brandy Berry Bliss

A delightful sweet and sour cocktail with a refreshing twist of blackberry and lavender flavors. The Brandy Berry Bliss is a perfect balance of fruity, herbal, and tangy notes, making it an ideal choice for a sophisticated and refreshing drink. The blackberry lavender shrub adds a unique depth of flavor, complementing the smoothness of the brandy and the hint of dry vermouth.

Brandy Berry Bliss

A refreshing cocktail with brandy, blackberry lavender shrub, and a hint of dry vermouth, creating a delightful sweet and sour experience with a touch of herbal notes.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon lavender leaves
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup blackberries, halved
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 ounces apple brandy
  • 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
  • 4 ounces blackberry lavender shrub
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 1/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrub by mashing blackberries, sugar, and lavender leaves in a sealed container until a thick paste is formed.
  2. Add water and apple cider vinegar, then stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Seal the container and refrigerate for 2 days, adjusting the vinegar and sugar to taste.
  4. Strain the liquid using a mesh strainer, retaining the shrub and discarding the berries and lavender leaves.
  5. In a shaker, combine apple brandy, dry vermouth, blackberry lavender shrub, simple syrup, and lemon juice.
  6. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
  7. Strain the mixture into a cocktail coupe and serve. Cheers!