Ingredients

• 450g/1lb sloes.
• 225g/8oz caster sugar.
• 1 litre/1¾ pint gin.

Method

1. Prick the tough skin of the sloes all over with a clean needle and put in a large sterilised jar.  Or you can freeze for 5 hours
2. Pour in the sugar and the gin, seal tightly and shake well.
3. Store in a cool, dark cupboard and shake every other day for a week.                                                           
4. The sloe gin will now be a beautiful dark red and ready to drink, although it will still improve with the time left to mature.