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Sloe gin
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- + freezing and infusing
- Easy
- Makes approx 750ml
Ingredients
- 350g sloes, rinsed and drained
- 175g white caster sugar
- 700ml dry gin
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.