Sloe or Damson Gin

Name: Sloe or Damson Gin
Ingredients: 500 g sloes or damsons, pricked all over (so they absorb the alcohol); 500 g sloes or damsons, pricked all over (so they absorb the alcohol); 500 g sloes or damsons, pricked all over (so they absorb the alcohol); 250 g caster sugar; 1 bottle (70 cl) gin

Preparation info

Makes
1 litre

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Ms Marmite Lover's Secret Tea Party

By Kerstin Rodgers

Published 2014

About

Sloe gin is terribly expensive so have a go at making your own; it’s easy to make and you’ll be so proud. It’s great for gifts as well as tea party tipples. Addictive stuff.

Ingredients

500 g sloes or damsons, pricked all over (so they absorb the alcohol)
250 g caster sugar

Drinks
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Tip all the ingredients into the Kilner jar and stir to mix, then seal and keep in a dark cupboard. Leave for 6 months to a year. Every so often shake the jar.

After 6 months, strain the alcohol from the fruit (the fruit can be used in trifles or combined with whipped cream and meringue). Using a funnel, pour the alcohol into a pretty sterilised bottle or two and seal. Add a label and r