Blackberry liqueur and its use in cocktails for all seasons

The sweet and sour taste of blackberries, complemented by a quality brandy that ensures durability and a hint of sharpness, is certainly a very fortunate combination, as blackberry liqueur is often enjoyed even by those who are not particularly keen on spirits.

Blackberry liqueur can be enjoyed as a stand-alone drink, but it also works very well with many other ingredients, making it virtually indispensable for creating interesting cocktails, and it can also be used in a variety of desserts. This time, we''ve gathered some tried-and-tested recipes for cocktails that include blackberry liqueur, but of course you can experiment a little and discover delicious combinations... We recommend using a special cocktail mixer, as this will help the ingredients to combine better and the end result will be tastier.

1. Refreshment for summer days

For this extremely refreshing cocktail, perfect for hot summer days and adventurous summer evenings, you will need vodka, peach brandy, orange juice, a mixture of sugar and lemon juice and, of course, blackberry liqueur. The ingredients used should be in equal proportions. First, mix the first four ingredients, to which you have added some ice. Pour the prepared mixture into suitable glasses, top with blackberry liqueur and garnish if desired before serving.

2. Autumn Fairy Tale

Bananas, rum and blackberries create a combination of colours and flavours that will take you into the slightly cooler months. You can warm up while watching the autumn sunsets with a cocktail made with rum (0.25 dl), blackberry liqueur (0.1 dl), banana liqueur (0.1 dl) and orange juice (1 dl). Mix all the ingredients together and then enjoy a real (autumn) explosion of flavours...

3. Winter classics

Blackberry liqueur is also great in the cold winter months. Romantic evenings in front of the fireplace or December get-togethers with friends can be enlivened with a seemingly simple cocktail that tastes sophisticated and timeless - a taste of eternal elegance... For this winter cocktail, you''ll only need two ingredients: blackberry liqueur and vodka(in a 1 : 2 ratio). The advantage of this drink is that the two flavours combine on the one hand, while still retaining some independence, so make sure you choose only the best ingredients. It is this simplicity that makes it a drink that does not allow ''cheating''.

4. Spring luxury

Spring is the season of nature awakening, budding, blossoming, mixing colours, scents, sounds. A season of hope and a season of love. A time full of new and exciting opportunities. Wondering how to create a drink that successfully captures all these moods? Our suggestion is a cocktail that will take a bit more ingredients, but the extra effort will definitely pay off in the form of the stunning richness of flavours that characterises this cocktail. Prepare apple juice, preferably freshly squeezed, apple liqueur, yoghurt and blackberry liqueur. The ratio of these ingredients should be equal, but you will also need vodka (in a 4 : 1 ratio). Mix all these ingredients and garnish with apples and blackberries. You''ll agree that the luxury of this cocktail is a more than fitting welcome to spring and all that this season symbolises.

5. Berries by the cube - a treat for all seasons

Are you a berry lover and just blackberries aren''t enough for you? Then our last cocktail is sure to be your favourite choice, whatever the season. For this cocktail you will need raspberry liqueur and cranberry juice in a ratio of 1 : 2 and a little blackberry liqueur. Add ice cubes to the ingredients and stir well, then pour into chilled cocktail glasses and slowly indulge in a (triple) treat...