How Do You Make Blackberry Brandy Wine?
Blackberry brandy wine is alcohol usually served as a cordial or after-dinner drink. Brandy is a distilled spirit and illegal to make at home under current federal laws. Wine, however is legal to brew, up to certain limits. With the addition of store-bought brandy, you can make your own blackberry brandy wine for yourself and guests. Wash the blackberries under cool running water in the colander to remove any dust or dirt. Crush the berries in a large bowl using your hands or a potato masher. You can do this in batches if it is easier. Pour the berries and juice from the bowl into the 5-gallon crock. Add 3 1/2 quarts of water to the crock. Cover the crock with cheesecloth and secure the cloth with string. Let the crock sit undisturbed for 2 days. Beat one egg until frothy in a large saucepan. Add the sugar and the 2 quarts water. Boil the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Add t
