Bargnolino

• 1 litre (1¾ pints) alcohol – 95% (vodka could be a substitute)
• 1 kg (2¼

Prick the skin of the sloe berries with a needle and put in a large kilner jar with the alcohol, cloves, cinnamon and vanilla and leave for 50 days. Filter the liquid and place into a clean container. Warm the white wine over a gentle heat, add the sugar and mix until dissolved. Allow to cool and add to the sloe liquor. Mix thoroughly and bottle. Keep for Christmas.

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