Sloe gin Recipe
- Sloes (as many as you can find – 1lb will make a good bottle of gin)
- Granulated sugar, to taste
- Gin
- Wash the sloes and prick them all over with a pin. Alternatively pop them in a freezer overnight to split the skins.
- Put all the sloes into a large jar that you will be able to seal tightly – an old sweet jar or large Kilner jar is best.
- Cover your sloes with gin and add 1-2oz sugar per pint. I prefer it dry and use 1oz – don't forget you can always add more to taste when you have finished.
- Seal your jar and leave for two to three months, shaking the jar gently every few days to help dissolve the sugar.
- When you are ready to drink it, strain the sloes from the gin and pour into clean bottles, popping a few sloes into each for effect. The leftover sloes are a welcome addition to game stews.
