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DIY Raspberry Liqueur
Raspberry liqueur isn't hard to find, but the bottles you can buy are all over the map. Some options are candy sweet, while others are cough syrup-strong. Making your own liqueur gives you control over how sweet and boozy the end result is—you're likely to end up with something that better suits your sugar tolerance.
DIY Cranberry Liqueur
When life gives you cranberries—which it always does this time of year—make cranberry liqueur. This bright red, tart liqueur can keep you in festive cocktails from Thanksgiving to Christmas and beyond.
DIY Cherry Liqueur
Fresh, sweet summer cherries transform into something deeper in this simple cherry liqueur.
DIY Strawberry Liqueur
A sweet liqueur flavored with strawberries and tarragon.
Blackberry Gin and Tonic
Blackberries and lime form the backbone of this simple gin-based summer sipper.
DIY Peach Liqueur
This liqueur complements spirits, citrus, and sugar so well that I'm not sure why it isn't more common in cocktails.
Blackberry Margarita
The steamy months of summer seem like they're made just to give us a reason to drink margaritas. The cool, citrusy cocktail garnished with a rim of glittering salt is one of the best ways to forget about the temperature and get lost in good times. Margaritas are also a great way to use up some of that fresh fruit from the market—especially fruits with a hint of tartness.
DIY Pear Liqueur
A homemade pear liqueur made with brandy gives you the sweetness of a fruit liqueur and the dryness of brandy in one ingredient. This pear liqueur hits the "Do I DIY?" trifecta: easy, cheap, and better-tasting than the store-bought stuff.
DIY Apricot Liqueur
A combination of tart fresh apricots and sweet dried apricots make for the tasty and complex apricot liqueur.
DIY Melon Liqueur
The key to finding a melon-flavored liqueur that is not cloyingly sweet: make it at home.
Blackberry liqueur, also known as creme de mure, is a summer must! It has the brightness of berries and the richness of a sophisticated liqueur all rolled into one.
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Blackberry Gin and Tonic
Blackberries and lime form the backbone of this simple gin-based summer sipper.
Blackberry-Lemon Mint Juleps
Put a chill on your julep cups for these refreshing Blackberry Mint Juleps! This twist on the classic cocktail is a perfect sip for al fresco entertaining.
Blackberry Margarita
The steamy months of summer seem like they're made just to give us a reason to drink margaritas. The cool, citrusy cocktail garnished with a rim of glittering salt is one of the best ways to forget about the temperature and get lost in good times. Margaritas are also a great way to use up some of that fresh fruit from the market—especially fruits with a hint of tartness.
Blackberry El Diablo Halloween Cocktail
Throw a devilish adult Halloween party with this Blackberry El Diablo cocktail. This fruity twist on a classic combines fresh blackberry syrup with tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ginger beer.
Blackberry Ice Cream
This eggless ice cream puts summer blackberries center stage, without any hint of custard to distract from their tart, jammy flavor. A tiny pinch of ground cinnamon highlights their natural aroma without any overt spiciness, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice helps cut through the richness of cream.
Blackberry-Sage Lemonade
You usually think of sage as a savory herb, but its camphorous, slightly minty aroma works well in this sweet drink made with blackberries and lemon.
Bramble
As gorgeous as it is delicious, with blackberry liqueur slowly seeping into every sip.
DIY Raspberry Liqueur
Raspberry liqueur isn't hard to find, but the bottles you can buy are all over the map. Some options are candy sweet, while others are cough syrup-strong. Making your own liqueur gives you control over how sweet and boozy the end result is—you're likely to end up with something that better suits your sugar tolerance.
Cranberry and Lillet Rouge Sorbet
Serve this tart sorbet as a palate cleanser between courses, or as a light dessert with whipped cream and candied ginger.
Blackberry Pistachio Icebox Cake
I love icebox cakes in the summer, when the thought of turning on an oven is too much to bear. This cake veers a bit from tradition, adding blackberries, pistachios, and pomegranate molasses in between layers of tea biscuits and rose water-infused whipped cream. It's sweet and creamy like an icebox cake should be, but tart berries and nutty pistachios keep things interesting.