A glass bottle of sloe gin, with two small tumblers on a coaster

Sloe gin

Name: Sloe gin
Total time: 2 min
Yield: Makes approx 750ml
Ingredients: 350g sloes rinsed and drained; 175g white caster sugar; 700ml dry gin

Hannah Guinness

Published: May 26, 2021 at 2:13 PM

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Makes approx 750ml

Easy

Total time: 2 mins

+ freezing and infusing

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Make the most of the sloe season with this classic and easy-to-make liqueur. Enjoy this fruity alcoholic drink over the festive season or give it away as a gift

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If you aren't able to forage for sloe berries, then read our guide on what are sloe berries and where to buy them.

Ingredients

Nutrition

350g sloes

rinsed and drained
175g white caster sugar
700ml dry gin

Nutrition: per serving

kcal67
carbs5.1g
sugars5.1g

Method

step 1

Put the sloes in the freezer overnight or prick the sloe berries with a stainless steel skewer or a cocktail stick.
step 2

Transfer the prepared sloes to a sterilised 1.5 litre glass bottle or jar, then add the sugar and the gin. Seal the container and shake it to mix.
step 3

Shake it once a day for a week or until the sugar has dissolved, then leave in a cool dark place, like a kitchen cupboard, for about 2 months to infuse.
step 4

Once infused, line a sieve with a piece of muslin or a coffee filter paper and set it over a jug or bowl. Pour the sloe gin through it so you can strain out and discard the fruit.
step 5

Pour the sloe gin into dry, sterilised bottles and store again in a cool dark place. It's ready to drink at this stage, or you can leave it to mature for a year.

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Authors

Hannah GuinnessSenior sub editor and drinks writer

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