Got a bottle of sloe gin and not sure what to do with it? Sloe gin is a British red liqueur, a signature liqueur that’s considered the limoncello of the UK. Sure, you can drink it neat: but it’s even more fun dressed up in mixed drinks! This liqueur adds a fruity, intriguing element to each sip that leaves you wanting more. The most famous of all sloe gin cocktails is the Sloe Gin Fizz, a spin on the gin fizz that’s likely been around since the 1900’s. But there are lots of other ways to mix up sloe gin: from sophisticated to low brow.
And now…4 sloe gin cocktails worth trying!
More about sloe gin
Nope, it’s not actually gin! It’s just made with it. Here are a few things to know about sloe gin: This variation on the popular Gin Fizz of the 1900’s uses sloe gin instead of gin, and likely originated around the same time. It went on to remain popular throughout the 1960’s. Ingredients: Sloe gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white (optional), soda water Ingredients: Sloe gin, St Germain, lemon juice, simple syrup Note: In the 70’s and 80’s in America, sloe gin with artificial flavors was easily available: but it wasn’t made with actual sloe berries! Make sure to buy “real” sloe gin that’s made with the actual fruit. Ingredients: Amaretto, bourbon, sloe gin, orange juice Ingredients: Sloe gin, champagne (or Prosecco)
Sloe gin is a British red liqueur that’s made with the sloe fruit and gin. Sloes are fruits that are similar to a plum, but the size of a berry. They grow wild in England, and the Brits have been making it for hundreds of years.What does sloe gin taste like? Sip a spoonful straight and it’s a little like cherry cough syrup. But add it a cocktail, and it adds a nuanced fruity flavor that’s completely unique.Make sure to grab “real: sloe gin, not artificially flavored. Low-quality bottles of sloe gin made with artificial flavors became popular in the US in the 1970’s and 80’s. These days, “real” sloe gin has come back into style and you can find it at your local liquor store or online.
More cocktails!
Outside of these sloe gin cocktails, there are so many great cocktail recipes! Try them all: No reviews
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