Well according to the many recipes, all of which were similar, take 1lb sloes, 1litre gin, 1 wineglass of sugar.
Prick the skins of the sloes and drop them in the gin (obviously you have to remove some gin first or they won't fit.
I went for putting half in an old vodka bottle).
Add the sugar and shake.
Shake daily for a week then weekly for two months.
In my wisdom I decided to make this sat in the front room watching telly. This was due to the number of berries I would have to prick. It seemed daunting without other entertainment, but I can't remember what was on the box so it must have entertained me more than I expected.
This is the colour it is at the moment.
6 comments:
Yum, yum ......... I make wine. Sloe is one of them and elderberry and dandelion in April, loads. 5 gallon at the time.
I never made sloe gin but must try it one day. Nice and strong and dry, just as I like my wines.
lol
Monique - if you're in Glasgow in December you're welcome to try this mixture!
Just in time for the holidays!
You're going to have a Merry Christmas! LOL
bond - how handy is that!?
AK - Hopefully!!
Other than pricking the sloes (I don't really know what that means) it doesn't sound like too much work. I hope it turns out well.
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