J.J. Whitley Blackcurrant Vodka 70cl, Purple

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Crafted with blackcurrants grown in the fields of our Herefordshire farm, this natural fruit liqueur is rich and full bodied. When it comes to pouring the infused liqueur through a sieve, make sure it is lined with 2 layers of kitchen paper so that none of the fibres of the fruit get through and make the resulting drink cloudy. Pile a mound of summer berries into a pan, top with an almond pastry lid and let the oven do the work. Another variation uses champagne instead of vodka and adds a touch of cranberry juice for a touch of tartness.

Mix up your traditional recipe with our top 10 crumble toppings, from tropical coconut to crunchy peanuts. But as they’re sometimes too bitter to eat on their own, we also have recipe suggestions for these deep purple beauties. Don’t keep the currants in the gin for any longer than three months or the flavour will start to deteriorate. Vodka is a common spirit that is used in cocktails, but other liquors such as bourbon, scotch, or gin can also be used.Berry and game seasons coincide, and if you’re lucky enough to pick up fresh grouse, cut through its rich flavour with a fruit-based sauce. It turns out that blackcurrant leaves contain same vitamins and microelements found in fruits themselves. Dilute the prepared infusion with clean water till you get desired ABV and then let it infuse for another day. These antioxidants have been shown to have a number of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.

Our versatile fruit vodka recipe is easily adapted - just replace the 250g of cranberries with the same quantity of fresh blackcurrants. Freshly picked British blackcurrants are allowed to ferment naturally with champagne yeast, blended with vodka to fortify and a little sugar to bring out the intensely fruity flavours. We have serving suggestions too - dollop a scoop into a glass of prosecco to create an instant frozen cocktail, or blend it into this smooth, creamy lassi, swapping the mango sorbet for blackcurrant, and the fresh fruit for a handful of berries, using milk to adjust the thickness and honey to add sweetness if required. Play around with ratios to suit your tastes, and try something new by adding grapes and cherries for a ‘Black Forest’ version.

It is made from blackcurrants, sugar, and brandy, and has a sweet and tart flavor that is perfect for sipping on its own or enjoying in a cocktail. Black currants are a good source of dietary fiber, and they also contain potassium, magnesium, and other minerals. A black currant cocktail can be made by combining black currant juice or syrup with alcohol and other mixers.