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Sloe Gin (or vodka) – Sloe, sloe, sip sip, sloe

Place the sloes and sugar into a 70cl bottle and top up with your spirit leaving a small gap at the top. Secure the top and leave somewhere that you will be reminded to give it a little shake each day when you pass. I do this about twice a day. The sugar will dissolve quite quickly and the colour will start to diffuse into the spirit. Stop shaking after about 2 months - you can drink at this stage but a smoother result is achieved if it is left to stand for another month. Remove the sloes and filter the finished tipple into a clean bottle just in time for Christmas. ... Full Recipe