Blueberry liqueur

3 c  Fresh blueberries
           - or blackberries
      1    Clove
    1/2 c  Sugar syrup (see recipe)
           -to taste
      2 c  Vodka
      1    Lemon vedge, scraped peel
 
  Note: Blueberries can be bought in season(May to Sept). Avoid stained
  baskets and DO NOT rinse until ready to use. If freezing, do so BEFORE
  rinsing. Rinse with cold water. Rinse berries and lightly crush. Add
  vodka, lemon peel, and clove. Pour in DARK bottle and store for 3-4
  months. Strain through dampened cheesecloth squeezing out as much juice as
  possible. Add sugar syrup to taste and store another 4 weeks. Liqueur will
  tend to be on the watery side. Try adding glycerine if a thicker
  consistency is desired. Good for baking. Container: Wide mouth quart jar