INGREDIENTS

1. 2lbsblack currants, with a few leaves(about 7 cups)
2. 4cupsbrandyor eau de vie
3. 1 1/2cupssugar
4. 2cupswater

DIRECTIONS

1. Put the bunches of black currants, with their leaves, in a wide mouthed glass jar or a stoneware bottle.
2. Pour in the alcohol, cover tightly and let macerate for about two months.
3. Drain the flavored alcohol from the fruit.
4. Mix the SUGAR and WATER, and bring just to a boil.
5. Cool this syrup and add it to the alcohol.
6. Bottle and cork.
7. Keep the bottles of liqueur for one month before opening.
8. To make about 2 quarts.
9. Je Sais Faire Les Conserves.