libs Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Just wanted to stick these up before I went out. Picked a sack of sloes today and slung em in half a bottle of mixed vodkas, some Sminnorofofffoff and another equally oddly named russian type. ( I hate gin and everything it stands for, thats why I opted for vodka.) A nice sprinkle of the sweet stuff and its good to go. Will be turning it and then leaving it.. fingers crossed it will be ready for christmas. As a side note. How often do you turn/shake your mixtures and after how long do you stop and just leave it to settle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I am turning my sloe gin every day for a week and then every week for a month....then leaving. Although I only bottled mine on monday, I had a cheeky sip tonight and it was bloody lovely already! Cant wait until it's ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Just wanted to stick these up before I went out. Picked a sack of sloes today and slung em in half a bottle of mixed vodkas, some Sminnorofofffoff and another equally oddly named russian type. ( I hate gin and everything it stands for, thats why I opted for vodka.) A nice sprinkle of the sweet stuff and its good to go. Will be turning it and then leaving it.. fingers crossed it will be ready for christmas. As a side note. How often do you turn/shake your mixtures and after how long do you stop and just leave it to settle? Hope you remembered to ***** them first - Froze ours first and then defrosted and spiked - 2 l + gin on this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Is that it......ive got 4 ltrs of it on the go.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Is that it......ive got 4 ltrs of it on the go.............. fink i drank near 4 litre tonigh hea ha! ok maybe closer to 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 libs, are you even old enough to drink that stuff?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 im up to 6l of gin and vodka and one of whisky. canny wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I have found it better to p rick(the auto censor won`t allow it) the sloes and add a little sugar first just to get the juices and colour going out of the sloes, before adding the Gin or Vodka in your case. As for using Gin, I can`t stand the taste or smell, yet love it when making sloe gin as it doesn`t taste or smell of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipperfox Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Have you tried blackberry gin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Strawberry vodka all the way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I have found it better to p rick(the auto censor won`t allow it) Slightly hypocritical there, Henry... I think it was either you or Stuart who PM'd me to ask me to not alter words to deceive the auto censor! That word really should be removed from the select 'bad words' especially as I can still call someone a male chicken (I would write it, but it's used in a rude context here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Strawberry vodka all the way!! You think I'm going without? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 libs, are you even old enough to drink that stuff?? I'll have you know my friends driving license clearly states I'm 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 strawberry vodka sounds gay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I have found it better to p rick(the auto censor won`t allow it) the sloes and add a little sugar first just to get the juices and colour going out of the sloes, before adding the Gin or Vodka in your case. As for using Gin, I can`t stand the taste or smell, yet love it when making sloe gin as it doesn`t taste or smell of it. AHH so that is what happened to my earlier post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I managed to pick 3 1/2lb of sloes today off one bush....What weight of sloes do you guys put in gin/vodka etc??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I managed to pick 3 1/2lb of sloes today off one bush....What weight of sloes do you guys put in gin/vodka etc??? I put enough in to displace the vodka and sugar up to the top of the bottle, about a third of it I guess, but no idea what weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I managed to pick 3 1/2lb of sloes today off one bush....What weight of sloes do you guys put in gin/vodka etc??? No idea what 3 1/2lbs looks like, however use "parfait" jars like the ones below, fill to 2/3 - 3/4 with sloes then add sugar as this draws out the juices and starts the mingling of flavours. Just use enough to get a wet not white, grainy mix. These had a bit too much in, see the bottom. However it wasn`t a problem. After a couple of hours add the gin or vodka to just cover by a little and then leave alone for a good while (2-3 weeks). Taste and add more sugar if it`s too tart or spirit if too sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Dog Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 In these parts it is still a wee bit early to be picking sloes. Mid October is time enough. Remember, this years crop for next years consumption. 6ltrs ready very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I need to make some sloe gin this year. I keep meaning to but then don't get around to it. Maybe I'll go out tomorrow and get some. I've got a great spot lined up to pick them, should get a bag full fairly quickly. I made my last lot in a demi-jon. If I remember rightly my great aunt used to use 1lb of sloes and 1lb of sugar to a litre of gin? I'll have to look it up, I made it when I was a kid to give away at xmas. I really like it but rarely drink it. One thing I did make in my teens was raspberry vodka. That was really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Sloe gin, sloe vodka and bramble whisky well on the go, and plenty more sloes in the freezer (making up for the aborted season last year). I've experimented with Vodkat this year. A bit weak with only sloes but a mix of sloes and brambles seems to be pretty nice. Bought some elderflower wine a while back from Netto and it was far too sweet. I've added a load of sloes to it and that's coming along nicely as well. Heads up by the way. Our local Aldi has some litre bottles of vodka and whisky for £10.99. I assume other stores will have it as well. Oh! and dunno about strawberry vodka but raspberry is well fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) Here's this years effort, 6ltrs of sloe gin, 1ltr of sloe vodka & 1ltr of blackberry whiskey I've still got 2.5 kilos of sloes in the freezer, I'm making up for the lack of sloes last year. I've still got some 2007 & 2008 which is fantastic. Its gonna be a very merry xmas Edited October 3, 2009 by Stealth Stalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulABF Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I've just done 5 litres of sloe gin today. Went picking this morning at a spot I'd identified back in April. Unbelievable! About 75yds of bushes heaving with sloes. Nearly 6 Ibs picked in half an hour. Froze a load and I'll be out again tomorrow for some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I've got damson gin, damson vodka and cherry vodka on the go ...... ummmmmmhmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgoodbyshooter Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Libs, you should know better being under age!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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