Sloe Gin

• 16 ounces sloes
• 1 (700 ml) bottle gin
• 9 ounces sugar
• 1 teaspoon glycerine

1. Rinse the sloes and prick each one a dozen or so times.
2. (alternatively freeze for 2 weeks then defrost).
3. Place all the ingredients in a suitable container and shake at regular intervals for a period of 6 to 8 weeks.
4. When the liqueur has achieved a deep red colour remove the sloes and allow to mellow for a further month.

sloes, sugar, glycerine

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sloe-gin-48455 (may not work)