Ridiculously easy to make, tastes wonderful and makes an impressive gift for any non-teetotaler friends. Superfine sugar works the best. Preparation time does not include 10-12 days for fruit to infuse liqueur.

1 cup water

3 cups 80 proof vodka

3 cups white sugar

3 cups ripe blackberries

Shake together the water, vodka and sugar to dissolve sugar. Gently mix together with the blackberries, taking care not to cut or crush the berries. Leave to infuse about 10-12 days until the berries have lost most of their color.

Pour through a fine strainer and discard the berries. Pour into decorative bottles