May 2021

sloe

Sloe Gin

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Sloes are in the same family as plums and cherries so if you’re brave you can eat them raw, though they are incredibly sharp and will dry your mouth out before you even finish your first one. Take care when picking them, the thorns are very sharp. The sloes will need some pre-preparation to make them suitable for liqueur making. There are two methods, […]

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Strawberry Vodka

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Strawberries can be found nowadays at any time of the year but the absolute best are those which are picked in season and grown in the UK. Ingredients: 700ml Vodka 500g Strawberries 200g Granulated sugar Slow Method: Rinse the strawberries, cut in half, and add to a 1l Kilner Jar. Add the sugar and Vodka.

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