Name: Mors, a Russian Berry Drink
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 5 ounce red currant; 15 ounce water; 3 ounce sugar (or more, depending on acidity of the berries); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 5 ounce blueberries (or cranberries)

Ingredients

5 Ounces red currant
15 Ounces water
3 Ounces sugar (or more, depending on acidity of the berries)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
5 Ounces blueberries (or cranberries)

Directions

Place the berries and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Pass the liquid through a chinois and return to the saucepan. Add the sugar and lemon juice, then bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and remove from the heat.

Pass through a chinois again, let cool and refrigerate.

Serve with ice. Vodka optional.