Blackberry Beverages

COMMENT:
Blackberries were found growing wild through out the South during the Civil War, and many families made these two beverages for enjoyment and medicinal uses.

Blackberry Tea

METHOD:
Pick blackberry leaves and dry them.
When you want to make tea, just crumble 2 teaspoons of leaves in one cup of boiling water. Steep for 5-10 minutes, and you have blackberry tea.

Blackberry Cordial

METHOD:
Mash and strain blackberries. Put the juice on to boil in a glass or enameled pot. Skim it well, and to each gallon of juice, put three pounds of sugar and a quart of brandy. Press cloves in mortar and pestle or with the bottom of a frying pan to release essential oils and add to taste along with 1 cinnamon stick. Note: This was valuable as a medicine for children in summer and was often used because of its binding qualities.

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