DIY Sloe Gin: How To Harvest Sloes And Make Sloe Gin

Sloe gin is a liqueur with a flavor reminiscent of plums, which is no wonder since sloe fruit is a species of plum. Sold as a traditional Christmas tipple in Great Britain, you can actually make sloe gin at home. As they say, timing is everything, so it is important to know when to make sloe gin for Christmas, since the process is simple but does take some time. Read on to learn when to pick sloes and how to make sloe gin from scratch for the holidays.  When to Pick Sloes Prunus spinosa or blackthorn bush is a species of flowering plant commonly found growing along rivers, canals and in hedgerows. The blooms give way to deep purple fruit in the fall.  When to pick sloes has become somewhat of a contentious subject, but what is certain is when picking sloes for a sloe gin recipe, you should either […]

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