Sloe Gin

[eddo]

Just moved to the country this year. Ive noticed in the lanes loads of bushes with sloes on them.I fancy a go at makeing sloe gin,anyone got any tips?
cheers Ed

[eddo]

Thanks for the tip Andy,,,,ive got my bucket and im off!!
Ed

[eddo]

Several bottles made and a load more sloes in the freezer! Had an old bottle Potcheen and have made a couple of sloe potcheen bottles 70% each
Ed

[eddo]

Chocolate covered sloes,,,that sounds luverly. Made 6 bottles sloe gin and 1 large sloe potcheen
Ed

[eddo]

Yep the thorns are the giveaway. Small plum like fruits. Mines starting to taste almondy and sweeeeeeeet,,,yummy. Aint gonna last long.
Ed

[eddo]

If anyone needs sloes,,,,,,there are plenty for sale on ebay!!!

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p471...


Ed

Edited by eddo on Monday 9th November 10:22