Homemade Berry Liqueur (Crosby and Kenny) Recipe

From Kitchen Cordials by Nancy Crosby and Sue Kenny:

Recipe for blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, loganberries, and so forth.

• 2 cups fresh berries, crushed
• 2 cups 80-proof brandy
• 1 1/2 cups sugar syrup

Put berries in jar with 1 cup of brandy. Shake well, seal tightly and age 1 week. Strain and squeeze. Filter until clear. Add second cup of brandy, and the syrup. [No mention of aging]. For a different flavor, try adding a few cloves, or a small amount of cinnamon or coriander.