Sloe Gin

Ingredients

• 300 g sloes
• 150 g sugar
• 500 ml gin
• 4 whole cloves (optional)
• 3 drops almond essence (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and dry the sloes.

2. 2

   Either pop them in the freezer for a week or so, until the skins after cracked, or use a needle or sharp skewer to make holes in their skins.

3. 3

   Put the sloes into a large glass jar or bottle.

4. 4

   Add the sugar.

5. 5

   Pour on the gin.

6. 6

   Add the cloves and essence if using.

7. 7

   Seal the container.

8. 8

   Leave the container for at least two months. Shake it every two or three days at first, then every week.

9. 9

   Strain the liquid into smaller bottles. The longer you wait before this step, the better the drink will taste.

10. 10

    Be warned - this is strong stuff! (Hic!).