Blueberry Liqueur

2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brandy
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp. lemon zest
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Place berries in a clean 2 quart jar and add sugar. Crush berries with wooden spoon and let stand for 1 hour. Add vodka and brandy, tightly cap and shake vigorously. Add syrup, lemon zest and juice.

Cover and let stand in a cool dark place for 2 weeks. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain out solids. Discard. Transfer liqueur to clean container and let stand for 1 week. Rack or filter into final container. Age for 1 month more before serving.

Makes approximately 1 quart.