Blackberry Whiskey

Directions

1. 1
   Sterilize four quart jars and metal lids in 275F oven for 10 minutes after washing them with hot soapy water first, or just run through the Dishwasher.
2. 2
   Do not touch the inside of the jars.
3. 3
   Put Blackberries in all 4 jars.
4. 4
   Do not fill to the top, only a little over 3/4 of the way to the top.
5. 5
   Fill jars 2/3 of the way with sugar.
6. 6
   knock on jar or shake to get the sugar mixed will with the Blackberries.
7. 7
   Add as much ginger root as you like for taste.
8. 8
   It does not take to much.
9. 9
   Fill jars to the brim with any kind of Whiskey you like.
10. 10
    Let the Whiskey settle into all the nooks and crannies and then top off the Whiskey.
11. 11
    Seal jars and shake one or twice a day for two weeks.
12. 12
    Then once a week for 6 to 8 weeks.
13. 13
    Keep out of direct sunlight.
14. 14
    Store in a cool dry dark place for up to a year.
15. 15
    Enjoy drinking!
16. 16
    Do not discard the berries.
17. 17
    They can be used in desserts.