Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 225 g sloes
  • 120 g sugar
  • 410 ml gin ((or enough to fill the bottle))

Instruction

  • Pick over the sloes and put them in a clean 70 cl bottle.
  • Add the sugar.
  • Top up with the gin.
  • Screw the lid down tight and give it a good shake.
  • Keep the bottle in a cool, dark place that is easily accessible and shake every day for the first week or so, until all the sugar is dissolved.
  • Store in a cool dark place for at least 3 months (ideally at least months to a year) to infuse.
  • Strain into a jug through a sieve lined with a muslin cloth or jelly bag. Transfer the gin to a clean bottle. The gin may be enjoyed straight away but is best left for another 6 months.