We wanted a fun twist on a slushy made with tea and fruit juice, so we used blackberry brandy. The deep red color makes it very merry. —Lindsey Spinler, Sobieski, Wisconsin

Blackberry Brandy Slush Tips

What is blackberry brandy made from?

This fruit-forward liquor is made from ripened blackberries and brandy. You can find it at your local liquor store or even make it from scratch!

What else is good to mix with brandy?

Brandy is the ultimate liquor for making iconic cocktail drinks; a Wisconsin favorite being the brandy-Old-Fashioned. For a sweet, creamy cocktail to enjoy during the cold winter months, try a brandy Alexander. Finally, using brandy in desserts like this Apple Brandy Cheesecake never fails to impress. Or try one of these brandy cocktails instead!

What else is blackberry brandy good for?

For a fruitier flavor, feel free to use blackberry brandy in cocktail and dessert recipes that call for regular brandy. For instance, substitute it in this Blackberry Brandy Sauce recipe.

Research contributed by Sarah Fischer, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant