Sloe gin is a sweet, reddish liqueur made by infusing sloe berries, a type of small, tart fruit related to the plum, in gin. The sloe berries are traditionally harvested after the first frost, when they are at their ripest, and then they are macerated in gin along with sugar. The resulting liqueur has a rich, fruity flavor with a slight tartness and sweetness. It’s often enjoyed on its own, mixed with tonic water for a refreshing drink, or used as an ingredient in cocktails.

Base:                              Sloe berries

Flavor is most like:       Dark berry, juniper, both tart and sweet

Sweetness (1 to 5):       2

Description:                   Sloe gin is a versatile ingredient that can be used in various cocktails, both classic and contemporary.  Because of its subtle sweetness, it can also be enjoyed neat or on the rocks to better appreciate the flavors of the sloe berries and the complexity of the liqueur.

ABV:                               15-30% (depending on brand and recipe)