Tequila Infused with Blackberries, Lemon and Hot Pepper
Ingredients
- 1 cup(s) blackberries, washed, dried
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 3 strips lemon rind
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded, deveined
- 750 ml. clear tequila
Instructions
- Place the blackberries in a bowl with a lid, sprinkle with sugar and toss gently to distribute the sugar evenly.
- Cover and let rest about 4 to 6 hours to macerate the fruit.
- Place the lemon rind, pepper and the berries (along with their juice) in a bottle or jar and fill with tequila.
- Place in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before refrigerating.
- Berries and lemon rind can be left in without adversely affecting the flavor, but the pepper should be removed if the infusion is going to be stored longer than 2 to 3 weeks.
Notes
You can substitute the jalapeño pepper in this recipe for habanero. Silver tequila works well for the base.
