Quick Homemade Créme de Mure (Blackberry Syrup)
This syrup is what makes the bramble! It gives the drink it's bright color and signature taste. You can buy a bottle or make your own quickly at home, which tastes much fresher in my honest opinion. There are about a gazillion recipes for Créme de Mure out there but this is a quick version and should be kept in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- zest of 1 small lemon
Instructions
- In a high powered blender, combine blackberries and wine until smooth. I like to keep blending on the highest speed for an additional two minutes to get it as smooth as possible.
- Strain the blackberry and wine mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a small pot. Add sugar and dissolve over medium low heat, stirring frequently, being careful not to burn the sugar. About three to four minutes or until just starting to bubble.
- Add lemon zest and stir one more minute.
- Strain the Créme de Mure one last time through a fine mesh sieve into a jar or bowl and set aside. Can be made ahead of time and kept in an air tight jar in the fridge. This will stay good for a few weeks so you can use again!
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary.