Sloe Gin

Can sloe gin be poisonous?

Sloes are not edible raw, they are mouth-puckeringly astringent, but they are delicious as a fruity flavouring for gin (or brandy or vodka?) and sloe gin is very simple to…

Can i make sloe gin in a plastic bottle?

You don’t need to use Kilner jars; just something that forms a pretty good seal – old gin bottles or even plastic drinking water bottles will do. … As with…

Can sloe gin go bad?

Gin stays fine for years, and its shelf life is basically indefinite. … Like with other distilled liquors, it’s generally best to use the opened bottle of gin within a…

How often do you turn sloe gin?

Store the jar in a cool, dark place and leave for two to three months. Line a plastic sieve with a square of muslin set over a bowl and strain…

How much sugar to add to sloe gin?

Add sugar. We recommend to only add the sweetness after straining the sloe gin through a super fine sieve. The best way to then add sugar is by using simple…

How much sloes for sloe gin?

Mix 100 gr sugar (granulated or caster) and 50 ml water in a saucepan and heat slowly until the sugar is dissolved. Let this cool. This is sufficient for 800…