Liber & Co. Marion Blackberry Syrup

Liber & Co. Marion Blackberry Syrup shines in gin-based cocktails and fruit-forward drinks, but it's equally delightful drizzled over vanilla ice cream or mixed with sparkling water for a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage; its vibrant berry flavor is perfect for summer sipping, though it can add a comforting warmth to hot toddies in colder months, and it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or creamy desserts.

Nose: Fresh, ripe blackberries with a hint of earthiness. Subtle notes of bramble and forest floor. A touch of sweetness reminiscent of homemade blackberry jam.

Palate: Intense burst of juicy blackberry flavor. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. Rich and full-bodied with a smooth texture. Slight tang reminiscent of blackberry pie filling. Underlying earthy notes add complexity.

Finish: Long-lasting blackberry essence. Leaves a pleasant tartness on the tongue. Subtle hints of vanilla and baking spices emerge. Clean and refreshing with no artificial aftertaste.

Liber & Co. crafts their Marion Blackberry Syrup by gently pressing fresh, ripe marionberries harvested at peak season from Oregon's Willamette Valley, then carefully blending the pure juice with cane sugar and a touch of citric acid to enhance the berries' natural tartness and preserve their vibrant flavor.

• The marionberry used in this syrup isn't just any blackberry - it's a complex hybrid of raspberries and blackberries developed by Oregon State University in the 1940s. Named after Marion County, it's often called the "Cabernet of blackberries" due to its rich, complex flavor profile.
• Liber & Co. sources their marionberries from a single farm in Oregon's Willamette Valley. This region has such ideal growing conditions that it produces over 90% of the world's commercial marionberry crop in just a 4-week harvest window each summer.
• The syrup's deep purple color comes entirely from the berries themselves - no artificial coloring is used. In fact, marionberries have such intense pigmentation that they're being studied for potential health benefits related to their high anthocyanin content.