Homemade sloe gin

  • Published: 5 Apr 15
  • Updated: 18 Mar 24

Harvest sloe berries in autumn and make sloe gin that will be ready come Christmastime. It’s the perfect festive tipple to enjoy yourself or give as a gift.

Don’t forget to sterilise your jars beforehand. You can learn how to do so here or check the video in the tips below.

  • Makes 1 litre
  • Hands-on time 20 min, plus resting
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Recipe from October 2006 Issue

delicious. tips

  2. Steep the gin for at least 6-8 weeks before serving

  3. Sloe berries that have seen a frost or two are perfect for making sloe gin. The cold helps break down their tough skins and frees the juice within.

    If there hasn’t been a frost when you pick your berries, you can replicate the frosty effect by popping the sloes in the freezer for a few hours before using.

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