Cordials

• 900g fresh or frozen blackberries
• 2 cups sugar
• 375ml vodka
• Chilled soda water, to serve

Place the blackberries, sugar and vodka into a large clean glass jar. Seal and invert to combine. Set aside in a cool place, turning occasionally, for 24 hours or until the sugar dissolves. Pour the blackberry mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl or jug. Use the back of a spoon to press firmly to extract the liquid. Discard the pulp. Transfer the blackberry cordial to a clean bottle or jar and place in the fridge until serving. Serve the blackberry vodka cordial with chilled soda water.