Spice Kit for Sloe Gin Liqueur (1 L)

Composition - Blackthorn berries (sloe), cloves, cinnamon. Weight - 152 g. Sloe Gin is a traditional British red liqueur made from gin infused with sloe berries. During the maceration process, the drink develops a deep ruby-red colour, while the berries impart a distinctive aroma and flavour to the gin. Sloe Gin Recipe: You will need: one Hot Rod spice kit for Sloe Gin, 250 g sugar, 1 L of gin at 43% ABV. Pour the spice kit into a suitably sized jar, add the sugar and pour the gin over everything. Seal tightly and shake vigorously. Place in a cool, dark location to infuse for 3 months. For the first couple of weeks, shake well daily to fully dissolve the sugar and extract the sloe juice more quickly. Afterwards, you can shake less frequently, about once a week. After three months, the liqueur is ready to be strained. It will be cloudy and filtering can be difficult due to the slimy pulp of the sloe berries. You can try filtering through a piece of muslin, or simply allow the drink to settle and then carefully decant it from the sediment. Store Sloe Gin in a dark cupboard - the longer the better. It has been found that the optimal ageing period is 6 years, resulting in a very well-balanced and smooth liqueur. It can also be enjoyed after just one year, though the drink will be slightly rough around the edges.