Blackberry And Vodka Sorbet With Mixed Berries Recipes

BLACKBERRY AND VODKA SORBET WITH MIXED BERRIES

Steps:

• Place blackberries into blender, and process until smooth.
• Press the puree through a sieve or strainer into a medium-sized bowl, discarding seeds.
• Add 3/4 cup of sugar, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup of vodka, the lemon juice and liqueur to the blackberry puree, stirring well.
• Pour mixture into ice cream freezer, and freeze according to the manufacturer instructions. When complete, spoon sorbet into freezer-safe container; cover and freeze until firm.
• Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, the remaining 1/3 cup lime juice, strawberries, blueberries, and 1/3 cup of vodka in a large bowl, stirring gently. Let stand 2 hours.
• Spoon 3/4 cup of strawberry mix into dessert glasses and top with 1/2 cup of sorbet.

BLACKBERRY LIQUEUR

Steps:

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