Sloe Gin

Sloe gin is a red liqueur flavoured with sloe (blackthorn) berries, which are a small fruit relative of the plum. Sloe gin has an alcohol content between 15 and 30 percent by volume. The traditional way of making sloe gin is to infuse gin with the berries. Sugar is required to ensure the sloe juices are extracted from the fruit.

Many commercial sloe gins today are made by flavouring less expensive neutral grain spirits, producing a fruit cordial effect, although some manufacturers still use the traditional method.