Before we embark on the journey of creating the Sloe Gin Cocktail, let’s understand the star ingredient: Sloe Gin. Unlike traditional gin, Sloe Gin is a liqueur made by macerating sloe berries in gin and sweetening the mixture.
Sloe berries, small and dark fruits related to plums, impart a distinctive flavor that is both fruity and slightly astringent.
Sloe Gin Cocktail Ingredients
- Sloe Gin: 60ml (2oz)
- London Dry Gin: 30ml (1oz)
- Fresh Lemon Juice: 30ml (1oz)
- Simple Syrup: 15ml (0.5oz)
- Orange Bitters: 2 dashes
- Ice Cubes
- Orange Twist (for garnish)
Sloe Gin Cocktail Recipe
1. Prepare Your Glass:
- Chill your cocktail glass in the freezer or with ice water.
2. Mix Ingredients:
- In a mixing glass, combine:
- 60ml (2oz) Sloe Gin
- 30ml (1oz) London Dry Gin
- 30ml (1oz) Fresh Lemon Juice
- 15ml (0.5oz) Simple Syrup
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
- Add ice cubes, filling about two-thirds full.
3. Stir Well:
- Stir the mixture with a bar spoon to chill and combine flavors.
4. Serve:
- Strain the cocktail into your chilled glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist, expressing the oils over the cocktail before adding it to the drink.
