trappa 517 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Can i make sloe gin from the sloes that are still on the bushes now. When i read the other topics they said make in octoberish, but there are still plenty of sloes on the bushes so can i make some now?? cheers in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john b 38 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 No harm in trying Trappa. They will be past their best by now, but give it a go. Try and get the ones that aren't shrivelled and have a good look for magot holes and bird damge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pigeonphill 69 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 just started to injoy the three ltrs i made this year, my first go at it i think ur better of buying some this year and try next year about three months before xmas to make it . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john b 38 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 You should really leave it atleast a year Phil - your's might be a bit young yet. "Make it one season to drink the next" And if you can try and only drink one bottle a year for the first few years so you end up with some 2, 3 years or older Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ratman2 2 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Can i make sloe gin from the sloes that are still on the bushes now. When i read the other topics they said make in octoberish, but there are still plenty of sloes on the bushes so can i make some now?? cheers in advance Even if it's too late to make sloe gin why not have a go at sloe wine, it's a lovely rose type wine and the alcohol content is enough to get you going after a couple of glasses. Collect the fruit (only firm) and bag it into freezer bags about a pound in each, then freeze it for at least a week, de-frost and follow any fruit wine recipe, or do a Google for sloe wine, use about 3lb sugar to each gallon. Be patient then enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pigeonphill 69 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 You should really leave it atleast a year Phil - your's might be a bit young yet. "Make it one season to drink the next" And if you can try and only drink one bottle a year for the first few years so you end up with some 2, 3 years or older cheers for the advise im sure i read leaving it much longer then 3 months didnt make no difference but like i say its my first go .i will try and leave some for longer but ive got the tast buds going now and i ant got that much will power.will try and leave one bottle alone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pigeonphill 69 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 You should really leave it atleast a year Phil - your's might be a bit young yet. "Make it one season to drink the next" And if you can try and only drink one bottle a year for the first few years so you end up with some 2, 3 years or older john b ive just read u can add almond essence to your sloe gin have u tried it and if so what u think of it phill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john b 38 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 No Phil - never tried it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maty j 6 Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 i added a few crushed almonds to one of this years batches, turned out allright. couldnt really taste the almonds but it made the liquor a lighter colour. i was told it makes it smoother aswell. i couldnt tell much difference but thats just me.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trappa 517 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Ive been out this morning but the sloes arent as good as they were a couple of months back, so im wondering if i can make bramble gin? ive still got a few pound in the freezer and they were a nice, sweet crop. If i can is it just the same as sloe gin? ( sorry for being a pain) al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bigredbusa Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 i got some dried sloes last year and for the life of me cant remember where i got them but once soaked over night they tasted the same , i will try and find the supplier and post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john b 38 Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Ive been out this morning but the sloes arent as good as they were a couple of months back, so im wondering if i can make bramble gin? ive still got a few pound in the freezer and they were a nice, sweet crop. If i can is it just the same as sloe gin? ( sorry for being a pain) al Yep, just the same but I'd be inclined to cut down on the sugar a bit as they are much sweeter fruit. I'd also suggest you divide your fruit in two and make some Bramble Vodka too. And if you have enough why not some blackberry wine ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest little_lloyd Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Ive been out this morning but the sloes arent as good as they were a couple of months back, so im wondering if i can make bramble gin? ive still got a few pound in the freezer and they were a nice, sweet crop. If i can is it just the same as sloe gin? ( sorry for being a pain) al Make bramble whisky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
masmiffy 82 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Just a thought and probably tryin to teach the converted!! Pick sloes early and freeze, thaw when your ready to use. The skins split and it saves all that pricking! Try the same recipie you have for sloe gin and replace the gin with cheap scotch, its very good!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greengrass3 0 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Can i make sloe gin from the sloes that are still on the bushes now. When i read the other topics they said make in octoberish, but there are still plenty of sloes on the bushes so can i make some now?? cheers in advance Hello Trappa. All the remaining sloes round here are well shrivelled and I would consider them useless as you need the juices for real flavour. I made a superb drink last year using my sloe gin recipe but using a cheap Lidl vodka instead of gin. I usually add a teaspoonful of almond essence to the gin but didn't bother with the vodka. Greengrass3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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