Homemade Crème de Mûre (Blackberry Liqueur)

I went into a deep dive of brunch recipe brainstorming a couple of months ago, and the blackberry bramble cocktail kept popping onto my radar.  There was just one problem:  it requires blackberry liqueur, and I definitely didn’t have any of that.  So rather than shelling out the cash on having some shipped to me, I decided to make my own.  And now you can have homemade blackberry liqueur, too. 🙂

This recipe for Crème de Mûre (also known as Blackberry Liqueur) makes about a pint and takes a while to let the flavors really blend together. Be prepared to invest some time into this recipe, as it tastes the best after two months of blending.

It can be drank in two weeks, but the flavors of the liqueur won’t be quite as complex. If you’re as nerdy as I am, make two batches. Store one for two weeks and use it as needed, but keep the other as a backup and let it blend for a couple of months. Once you’re ready to crack into the second one, see if you notice a difference in taste.

Ingredients for this Blackberry Liqueur Recipe

• 1/2 cup fine Sugar
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 cup Vodka
• 6 oz. fresh Blackberries (about 1 1/4 cups)

How do I make Blackberry Liqueur (Creme de Mure)?

1. Thoroughly wash the blackberries.
2. Combine the blackberries and sugar in a sterilized jar and stir to mix.
3. Stir in the water and vodka.
4. Cover and store in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks, upwards of two months.
5. Shake the liqueur every few days if possible.
6. Strain the blackberry liqueur through a fine mesh sieve into a fresh sterilized jar.
7. Use for a variety of cocktails or drink it as is!

I stored the first batch for two months before tasting it, and I loved it.  However, I wanted to see if it was possible to have a delicious blackberry liqueur in a shorter amount of time.  I made a second batch, tasted it after ten days, and loved it, too!  But the differences were noticeable in both taste and color.  The younger liqueur was fresh, vibrant, and brightly colored.  The older one was much less vibrant in color, but much more complex in flavor.

I’ve seen a lot of recipes that call for red wine, but we aren’t doing that here.  In my opinion, the red wine can overpower the simple fruit in this liqueur, so we aren’t going that route.  Keeping this recipe simple really lets the blackberry flavor shine, which is exactly what we want.

The sugar in this recipe helps bring out the juice of the berries, and helps add a touch of sweetness to the recipe so it isn’t too tart.

What is Crème de Mûre?

Crème de Mûre IS blackberry liqueur, made with blackberry juice.  It hails from France, and can be found pretty easily at major stores or online.  It sells for under $20, but if you make your own blackberry liqueur at home, you can save yourself about $15. 🙂  But yes, Crème de Mûre is blackberry liqueur from France.

Crème de Mûre Cocktails

The most popular cocktail recipe with Crème de Mûre is the Blackberry Bramble Cocktail. It has gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and this homemade blackberry liqueur.

While you’re waiting for your liqueur to blend, here are some of my other favorite fruit-based cocktails:

• Blueberry Cilantro Margaritas
• Blackberry Bourbon Smash
• skinny blackberry margarita
• Grilled Peach and Bourbon Cocktail
• Man O’ War Bourbon Cocktail with Luxardo Cherry Juice (not so much fruity, but REALLY good!)

This is an ideal liqueur to make in February or March (if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere), when the weather starts to gift you a really warm day every now and then and really makes you yearn for spring. I love to make a couple batches of this Crème de Mûre recipe in late February, that way it’s ready for me to drink on the better days in April!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me directly via email.  And if you get a chance to make this liqueur, tag me on Instagram so I can see!

Cheers! xx Sara

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Homemade Blackberry Liqueur (Crème de Mûre)

Author Sara

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 16 ounces

A simple recipe for making your own blackberry liqueur at home, using only four ingredients.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

resting time 14 days d

Total Time 14 days d 5 minutes mins

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Ingredients

 

• ▢ 6 ounces fresh Blackberries (about 1 1/4 cups)
• ▢ 1/2 cup fine Sugar
• ▢ 1/2 cup Water
• ▢ 1 cup Vodka

Instructions

• Thoroughly wash the blackberries. Combine the blackberries and sugar in a sterilized jar and mix thoroughly to coat the blackberries in sugar.
• Stir in the water and vodka.
• Seal the jar, and store it in a dark, cool place for at least two weeks, preferably up to two months. Shake the jar every few days, if possible.
• Strain the contents through a fine mesh sieve into a new sealable container.
• Use for cocktails or drink on the rocks. Store in the refrigerator for up to six months.

Notes

We tasted a two week old liqueur next to a two month old liqueur, and the differences were very noticeable.  The younger liqueur is delicious and fresh, but the older one has more complexity to it.  Both are fun though!  Store as long as you can, but don't feel guilty if you don't have two months to wait for this to blend.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 60kcal

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