I picked a load of Sloe berries early in the Autumn and have had them in the freezer ever since waiting for me to get around to using them. Although It's not essential, it is a good idea to freeze them first of all, this is to rupture the fruit to let the liquid seep out, I tend to prick them as well to get the maximum effect.
Making Sloe gin is fairly easy and there are many recipes and old wives tales on how it should be made however this is how I make it and I've never had a failure yet!
I use a 1.5lt Kilner jar and fill it to about a third full of sloes then add about half the quantity of caster sugar then fill the jar to the very top with gin. Vodka and Brandy can also be used as alternatives and make a very nice liqueur.
You need to keep shaking the jar for a few days until the sugar is fully dissolved then put the jar away in a dark place for at least 3 months.
Strain the juice through muslin to just leave the liqueur before drinking......Hmmm Lovely!
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