1 c sugar
3 c vodka
2 c intensely colored berries
1 vanilla bean
Recipe
Combine all ingredients in a wide-mouth container. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Let stand in a cool place 2 months, shaking occasionally. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a decorative jar, discarding berries. Serve as a cordial. This works very well with blueberries or raspberries.