Amethyst Elixir

Directions

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.