Rose Geranium Blackberry Liqueur

Ingredients

 * 4 half pints blackberries
 * 1 cup rose geranium leaves
 * 4 cups vodka
 * ½ cup white wine
 * 1 cup sugar
 * ½ cup water

Directions

 * 1) Combine the berries, geranium leaves, vodka, and wine in a large container with a tight-fitting cover.
 * 2) Set the mixture in a cool dark place to season for one month.
 * 3) Open the container and bruise the berries slightly.
 * 4) Cover and allow the mixture to steep for another five days.
 * 5) Next, strain the mixture.
 * 6) Then pour through a filter.
 * 7) Boil the sugar and water together in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved.
 * 8) Allow mixture to cool and gradually stir into the liqueur.
 * 9) Taste.
 * 10) When the liqueur is to the desired sweetness, bottle and age for approximately 4 to five weeks.
 * 11) Age in a cool dark place.
 * 12) Makes about one to two quarts.