Ingredient
Sloe Gin
Sloe gin is a red liqueur made with gin and sloe (blackthorn) drupes, which are a small fruit relative of the plum. Sloe gin has an alcohol content between 15 and 30 percent by volume. However, the European Union has established a minimum of 25% ABV for sloe gin to be named as such. The traditional way of making sloe gin is to soak the sloes in gin. Sugar is required to ensure the sloe juice is extracted from the fruit.
Many commercial sloe gins today are made by flavouring less expensive neutral grain spirits, although some manufacturers still use the traditional method. Currently, Spirit...
Cocktails with Sloe Gin
Alabama Slammer
Pour all ingredients (except for lemon juice) over ice in a highball glass. Stir, add a dash of lemon juice, and serve.
Blackthorn
Stir sloe gin and vermouth with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Add the twist of lemon peel and serve.
Clove Cocktail
Stir all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Kool-Aid Shot
Pour into a large glass with ice and stir. Add a little cranberry juice to taste.
Sloe Gin Cocktail
Stir all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.