Amethyst Elixir

1. 1

   gather blackberries in a cheesecloth.

2. 2

   bundle cloth like a hobo sack.

3. 3

   squeeze sack into a pitcher, making about one cup of strong, dark, tart juice.

4. 4

   discard purple mash.

5. 5

   in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 cup water, lime zest and cardamom pod.

6. 6

   bring to a boil.

7. 7

   simmer over low heat for ten minutes.

8. 8

   remove cardamom pod.

9. 9

   allow syrup to cool and then chill it.

10. 10

    in a 1 quat pitcher, combine blackberry juice, sugar syrup and lime juice.

11. 11

    chill until cold.

12. 12

    just before serving, stir in the ginger ale.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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