Amethyst Elixir

Amethyst Elixir


1. gather blackberries in a cheesecloth. bundle cloth like a hobo sack. squeeze sack into a pitcher, making about one cup of strong, dark, tart juice.

2. discard purple mash.

3. in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 cup water, lime zest and cardamom pod. bring to a boil.

4. simmer over low heat for ten minutes.

5. remove cardamom pod.

6. allow syrup to cool and then chill it.

7. in a 1 quat pitcher, combine blackberry juice, sugar syrup and lime juice.

8. chill until cold.

9. just before serving, stir in the ginger ale.

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